Enough of war plays - theatre in WW1 by Norman Morrow
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Enough of war plays - theatre in WW1 by Norman Morrow
A soldier back home on leave from the trenches is disgruntled to find that the entertainment on offer at the theatre is war-themed. He sees enough of that at the Front. A comment on the public taste for light, frivolous musical revues and shows at the theatre during the First World War. Date: 1915
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Enough of War Plays - A Disgruntled Tommy's Homecoming to the Theatre in 1915
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Amidst the backdrop of the First World War, a soldier, weary from the horrors of the trenches, steps into the dimly lit theatre, seeking solace and escape from the realities of the Front. But instead of the usual light-hearted musical revues and shows that he had enjoyed before being called to duty, he is met with an unexpected sight: war-themed plays. In this poignant photograph by Norman Morrow, titled "Enough of War Plays," the soldier's disgruntled expression speaks volumes. His uniform, adorned with medals and insignia, is a stark reminder of the sacrifices being made on the battlefield. The theatre, once a place of joy and entertainment, now seems to mirror the harsh realities of the war. The year is 1915, and the public's taste for frivolous shows had begun to shift. The horrors of the war had started to seep into every aspect of society, including the entertainment industry. War-themed plays, once considered taboo, were now being produced in response to the public's growing interest in the war effort. But for this soldier, the war was not a spectacle to be consumed from the safety of a theatre seat. It was a daily reality that he and his comrades faced on the Front lines. The last thing he wanted was to be reminded of it during his precious leave. As he turns to leave, the soldier's heavy boots echo through the emptying theatre, a symbol of the disillusionment and frustration felt by many soldiers during the First World War. The photograph captures a moment of truth, reminding us of the human cost of war and the complex relationship between the public and the entertainment industry during times of conflict.
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