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Victoria Monks ‘The One. The Only. The Draw’ was born #OTD 1882 in Revoe, Blackpool. We had a wonderful day in April when we unveiled a Blue Plaque in Elizabeth Street, Blackpool Victoria’s former home. Actor & singer Jodie Prenger did the honours. Photos: Donna Hannigan

Minnie Cunningham was keen to share advice on "Friends" in 1895: 'Their kindness never ends, but, false or true, 'twixt me and you, "oh! save me from my friends." #SongSheetSaturday #MusicHall

Book now for our 'A-Z of Pantomime' talk next week by Chris Abbott, followed up by a gentle quiz The Water Rats , Tues 12 Nov 7.30pm. #MusicHall #panto #Variety ow.ly/Vopa50TV9E0

Book your place now! Join us and Association for Art History for this free online CPD workshop on Thursday 14 November. For further information and to book tickets please visit Association for Art History Eventbrite page: eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-f…

A rapt audience at the Water Rats last night for Chris Abbott & an ‘A-Z of Pantomime’ which incl. a tribute to Nigel Ellacott & a brief but committed performance from TheatreFox in Demon King mode. Thank you to all who came #musichall #panto #variety

We have some great events lined up for 2025: a talk about Sid Field; death in the theatre; the history of the Players Theatre; Vulcana the strongwoman as well as a show about Vesta & Hetty AND a tour of the Clapham Grand. BOOK HERE: ticketsource.co.uk/britishmusicha… #musichall #variety

#OTD1918 From shells to limelight: War work has ended for our army of women munitions workers. Fortunately a producer is in the Liverpool Echo offering pantomime chorus work for smart unemployed munitions girls age 18-24 who can do 'a little ballroom dancing' for 37s 6d a week.

The Camberwell Palace of Varieties opened #OTD 1899 - here is the programme for opening night from our archive. The architect was AE Woodrow who went onto build the Clapham Grand. They also had manager Jesse Sparrow in common #musichall #EYA

What an incredible & tragic story from 1864 about the death of the Strang Family, music hall performers (stage name - Cleveland)on their way to Dundee to perform

Back in 2018 I went to the London Hippodrome to a viewing of this delightful short film, 'Bombastic Rubbish: The Theatres of Frank Matcham.' Seeing as it's Frank's birthdate today, an excuse to share it: vimeo.com/202799420

“December” by Edward Bawden (1933)

At this time of year the cry to "give me a cosy little corner" is going up all over. Is the festive season proving too much? Why not take some time out and look up Clarice Mayne? A panto stalwart, she was connected to anyone who was anyone in the #musichall. #songsheetsaturday

The ⁦Hippodrome Casino⁩ is 125 yrs old on 15/1/25 & I’m doing this celebratory event there on 14th Jan with ⁦Robert Hazle⁩ & Wendy Carr. There’ll be stories, memories, fabulous pictures, music & singalongs & even a 125th anniversary cocktail. eventbrite.co.uk/e/hippodrome-1…

A couple of Dan Leno Christmas cards from my archive. Produced by Raphael Tuck c1920. (I have a 3rd one with Dan as a postman, but my scanner doesn't work!). These are lovely items. Images are embossed and there are Christmas verses inside. BritishMusicHallSoc

'The Spirit of Christmas in Regent Street' (1928) by William Heath Robinson (Private collection)

For Hogmanay what better than the "Laird of the Halls", Sir Harry Lauder's "Stop Yer Ticklin' Jock!" Look up the lyrics - very saucy! #songsheetsaturday

A very happy 2025 to all our friends and followers. We have a fantastic programme of events for 2025 - talks by expert speakers, a tour of The Clapham Grand and a couple of shows inc. our annual Day by the Sea. Check out what's available here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events

There are too many clouds here so I am moving over to where the skies are blue for more #musichall joy @[email protected] 🦋