Entertaining the Troops: 1939-1945 (Paperback)

This book explores the foundation of the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) and also the home-grown entertainments put on by members of the military services in all theatres of war during the Second World War. ENSA ensured that troops were visited by big bands, ballet stars, Shakespearian actors and the most famous popular entertainers of the day. And the forces were resourceful too when it came to putting on their own shows when ENSA couldn't come, with pantomimes and plays written and performed by POWs being a prime example. Many of Britain's biggest stars cut their teeth performing on makeshift stages to homesick soldiers, sailors and airmen and women during the war years. Famous individuals who feature are Laurence Olivier, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Al Bowlly, Vera Lynn, Ninette de Valois and members of The Goons.

General

Imprint:	Shire Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Shire Library, 862
Release date:	August 2019
Authors:	Kiri Bloom Walden
Dimensions:	210 x 149 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-78442-351-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Individual actors & performers Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Variety shows, music hall, cabaret Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-78442-351-3
Barcode:	9781784423513

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