World War II disrupted theatrical activity in many countries around the world, including England. Explain what
took place during and since the war that led to the subsidization and decentralization of and accessibility to theatre
in that nation.
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ANSWER:Though
England had never provided supported theatre financially, during World War II,
the government funded performances intended to build the morale of military troops and
factory workers.
After the war, financial support for the arts continued through the Arts Council of Great
Britain.
Government funding increased after 1948, when Parliament authorized local authorities to
devote a percentage of their tax revenues to the arts.
Parliament's decision to subsidize the creation of the National Theatre in 1949.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's new charter and rise to international prominence in
the 1960s
The Royal Shakespeare Company's and the National Theatre's educational facilities
aimed at a schoolage
population and the two companies' initiatives to tour select
productions across the country
The National Theatre's partnerships with corporations to provide lowprice
tickets,
particularly for older and younger audiences
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