Historicity of Fiddler on the Roof
Ian Doyle, BA (Hons), MBA
- Regions:
- South West, West Midlands, Wales
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby/Semi-Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £40 plus; expenses @ 45p per mile
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 14th February 2025
- Tagged:
- Jewish History | 20Th Century History | Musicals | Russia
A review of the historicity of the famous musical of the tales written by the Yiddish author Sholem Aleicheim of Jewish life in the Shtetls in the Pale of the Settlement in 1905.
This talk touches on the historical impact of the musical itself; its initial critical acclaim; its longer lasting legacy as well as exploring the historical setting and context of some of the scenes and stories relayed in the musical.
Views: 35 | Enquiries: 0About Ian Doyle, BA (Hons), MBA
I am pursing my passion for history having taken early retirement from Higher Education.
I am a Battlefield Guide having led groups to the Western Front, to Normandy, and to Malta. I have participated in battlefield studies of the Napoleonic Wars and have presented on some aspects of these to peer groups.
I have presented talks of general and military historical interest as a member of my local U3A group - and have been invited to give similar talks to other associated groups.
My talks are illustrated and informative and last for approximately 45 minutes.
In my spare time, I volunteer with the RAF Air Cadets.
Prior to taking up a 25-year career in Higher Education management, I served in the RAF on a variety of roles and Squadrons throughout the UK, in Germany and in the Falkland Islands.
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