British female-impersonation revue programs
Content Description
Programs from two British provincial theaters for female-impersonation revues—one in 1952 carrying on the tradition of pre-war music-hall performance and wartime troop shows, and one in 1968 displaying more queer overtones. Includes program for "Ralph Marshall Presents Forces in Petticoats" (Edinburgh: Moss' Empire Theatre, 1952) and "King Shaw Productions Ltd. Present an All Male Revue 'Boys Will Be Girls'" (Stratford: Theatre Royal, 1968). This program features noted female impersonator Chris Shaw (1936–2010), who performed at the Vauxhall Tavern (a famed gay bar) and later throughout Britain, Australia and South Africa. Among the acts are Mr. Striptease, Girl Guides, The Lady They Talk About, Mr. Magic, Miss Leading Ladies, and Turkish Delight.
Dates
- 1952
- 1968
Creator
- Moss' Empire Theatre (Edinburgh, Scotland) (Organization)
- Theatre Royal, Stratford East (London, England) (Organization)
Extent
1 folders.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Programs from two British provincial theaters for female-impersonation revues—one in 1952 carrying on the tradition of pre-war music-hall performance and wartime troop shows, and one in 1968 displaying more queer overtones. "Ralph Marshall Presents Forces in Petticoats" (Edinburgh: Moss' Empire Theatre, 1952) and "King Shaw Productions Ltd. Present an All Male Revue 'Boys Will Be Girls'" (Stratford: Theatre Royal, 1968).
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Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
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Cornell University
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