Indeed, theatre was more than staged entertainment; it was the main space wherein national identities were constructed and displayed through serving as places to celebrate national holidays, perform national anthems, and for the public to fete foreign dignitaries.
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European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.