London's West End actresses and the origins of celebrity charity, 1880-1920
By: Catherine Hindson
Series: Studies in theatre history and culture
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Iowa City
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781609384258; 9781609384265
Subjects: Actresses; Theater and society; Charities; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: the stand and deliver business, 1880-1920; title: Charity and the West End theatre industry. London charity and the West End theatre industry; title: 'Help from the theatres': the theatre industry and the fundraising matinee; title: Staging wonderlands: public charity events. Audacious, sparkling and sprightly swindling: the charity bazaar; title: Staging wonderlands: charity costume balls; title: 'Shoulder rubbing with celebrities': theatrical tea parties and garden parties; title: 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; title: The comforteers: actresses and charity activity during the First World War; title: Conclusion: 'get an actress first. if you can't get an actress then get a duchess'.