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Date: 2023-
Date: 2002-2020
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Issue Details: First known date: 2002-... 2002- AustLit : The Australian Literature Resource
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Anzac Field Theatres and Concert Parties (1916-1919), Clay Djubal , single work multimedia

This online exhibition looks at Australian field theatres (also known as concert parties), which were variety-based troupes established by allied military forces during the World War I as a means of boosting moral and relieving monotony. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) field theatres were organised by various divisions in Europe, North Africa and the United Kingdom between late 1916 and into the immediate post-war period.

 Section: World War I in Australian Literature
Professional and Post-war Digger Entertainment (1916-1935), Clay Djubal , single work multimedia

Individual soldier entertainers and variety troupes comprising ex-servicemen began to tour the Australasian region as early as 1916. Following the Armistice in November 1918 Australian and New Zealand concert parties continued to entertain soldiers still on active peace-keeping duties as well civilian audiences in both Britain and Europe. The popularity of this "digger-infused' entertainment was such that troupes continued to perform on the stage around Australasia and elsewhere through until the mid-1930s. This online exhibition provides insight into some of the key people and troupes involved in soldier entertainment during that period.

 Section: World War I in Australian Literature
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