Title London's West End actresses and the origins of celebrity charity, 1880-1920 / Catherine Hindson

Published Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, 2016

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Description 1 online resource Series Studies in theatre history and culture Studies in theatre history and culture. Contents Introduction: the stand and deliver business, 1880-1920 -- Charity and the West End theatre industry. London charity and the West End theatre industry -- 'Help from the theatres': the theatre industry and the fundraising matinee -- Staging wonderlands: public charity events. Audacious, sparkling and sprightly swindling: the charity bazaar -- Staging wonderlands: charity costume balls -- 'Shoulder rubbing with celebrities': theatrical tea parties and garden parties -- The stage and war: theatrical charity in times of conflict. 'Killing Kruger with your mouth': the actress, charity recitations and the second Anglo Boer War -- The comforteers: actresses and charity activity during the First World War -- Conclusion: 'get an actress first. if you can't get an actress then get a duchess' Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Theater and society -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century Theater and society -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century Charities -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century Charities -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century Actresses -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century Actresses -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Human Services. PERFORMING ARTS -- Theater -- History & Criticism. Actresses Charities Theater and society England -- London Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9781609384265 1609384261

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