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"Der Tag," or The Tragic Man is a short play between the emperor of Germany trying to make the correct decision - go to war or protect the peace of his country. Excerpt: "Culture. Chivalrous France! Never! Emperor, I leave one last word to you at the parting of the ways. France, Russia, Britain, these are great opponents, but it is not they will bring the pillars of Germany down. Beware of Belgium!"
Emperor Chancellor Officer Spirit of Culture A bare chamber lighted by a penny dip which casts shadows. On a hard chair by a table sits an Emperorin thought. To him come his Chancellor and an Officer. Chancellor. Your Imperial Majesty—— Officer. Sire—— Emperor (the Emperor rises). Is that the paper? (Indicating a paper in the Chancellor's hand.) Chancellor (presenting it). It awaits only your Imperial Majesty's signature. Officer. When you have signed that paper, Sire, the Fatherland will be at war with France and Russia. Emperor. At last, this little paper—— Chancellor. Not of the value of a bird's feather until it has your royal signature. The——Emperor. Then it will sing round the planet. The vibration of it will not pass in a hundred years. My friend, how still the world has grown since I raised this pen! All Europe's listening. Europe! That's Germany, when I have signed! And yet——Officer. Your Imperial Majesty is not afraid to sign? Emperor (flashing). Afraid! Officer (abject). Oh, Sire! Emperor. I am irresistible to-day! "Red blood boils in my veins. To me every open door is the gift of a world! I hear a thousand nightingales! I would eat all the elephants in Hindustan and pick my teeth with the spire of Strassburg Cathedral." Officer. That is the Fatherland to-day. Such as we are, that you have made us, each seeking to copy you in so far as man can repeat his deity. It was you fashioned us into a sword, Sire, and now the sword must speak. Emperor (approvingly). There the sword spoke—and yet the wise one said: "Take not your enemies together, but separately, lest the meal go to them instead of to you." One at a time. (To Chancellor) Why am I not a friend of Russia till France is out of the way, or France's friend until the bear is muzzled? That was your part.
This World War I-era play demonstrates that J. M. Barrie's talents as a playwright were much broader than the light fare for which he is best remembered, including Peter Pan. Set amidst a percolating global conflict, a world leader who is faced with a fateful decision weighs his options.
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Ever since the signing of the Armistice in 1918, theatre has played an important part in reflecting the experience of the 'war to end all wars'. But on the Home Front, what role did those involved with British theatre play during those tumultuous four years and three months? Till the Boys Come Home salutes British theatre in wartime, when theatres became powerful generators for escapism, for stirring patriotism, for sharing experiences of loss and joy – and for raising vast amounts of charity money. It brings to life a Britain where theatre-going peaked in popularity, yet became full of the curious contradictions bred by war. Richly illustrated with original programmes, posters and ephemera, author and critic Roger Foss reveals a theatrical powerhouse, where all sections of the profession – from grand Shakespearian knights to lowly concert party artistes – were doing their bit, both at home and on the front line.