Theatre with a purpose amateur drama in Britain 1919-1949 / Don Watson.
| Author/creator | Watson, Don, 1954- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2024. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Cultural histories of theatre and performance |
| Contents | 'A theatrical revival on democratic lines' : drama and the people after the Great War -- 'A co-operative community effort' : educational settlement theatre -- Social control or self-expression? : Amateur theatre and the unemployment crisis -- Competitions, festivals, politics -- 'The terribly urgent struggle' : the Left Book Club Theatre Guild 1936-39 -- 'A remarkable revival in dramatic work and interest' : amateur theatre during the Second World War -- Conclusion : the contribution of theatre with a purpose. |
| Abstract | "This is the first book to offer a sustained focus on the amateur theatre movement in Britain from the end of WWI to the end of WWII, a movement that flourished and led to more people in Britain involved in drama than at any time before or since. It reveals how it was promoted as a tool for social action and improvement and evaluates its success and legacy. By surveying the contribution of key individuals, organisations and the role of festivals and competitions, this book provides a comprehensive account of this transformative movement and period"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Watson, Don, 1954- Theatre with a purpose London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2024 9781350232044 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023028311 |
| ISBN | 9781350232051 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781350232068 (pdf) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |