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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.
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