Dr Tony Lidington has been commissioned by Routledge Publishing to write the first complete history of the British seaside pierrot troupes and concert parties – called “Don’t Forget the Pierrots”, it is due out in …
“Don’t Forget the Pierrots” – commissioned by Routledge Publishing Read More »
Pierrot troupes performing during the First World War Here are some archive photographs and images of pierrot troupes & concert parties who performed during the 1st World War. 8th Somerset Light Infantry Light Bobs Pierrot …
“Don’t Forget the pierrots!” This digital archive was developed thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Venue Cymru – however, we really need your help to maintain it! If you’ve enjoyed looking …
125th anniversary celebrations for West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea Sunday 12th May 2019 at 6pm. Tony is working with Bunny (Katie Tranter) of the ‘Pier Echoes’ & ‘Pier-we-Goes’ to support members of the Clacton youth theatre …
The 125 Show – West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea Read More »
Barking, Booths and Bottlers: Sussex seashore entertainers between the two World War Exhibition opens at Worthing Museum on Sunday 21st July ( https://worthingmuseum.co.uk/show/barking-booths-bottlers/ ) This project for 2019/20 celebrates seafront entertainment of the 1920s and 1930s and will …
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We’ve updated this website with information from the prom-prom.com website – the Art of British popular Entertainment. More Archive material has been added and information about the last ten years of work on Pierrots and …
Seaside Follies website updated with Archives and Project information Read More »
We had a lovely time by the side of the silvery sea in Llandudno this September! As part of a heritage lottery funded project, in collaboration with Venue Cymru, Promenade Promotions created a new pierrot …
Zampanella – The Voice Phenomenal. One of the characters in the New Follies Pierrot Troupe, at the Llandudno promenade bandstand Sept 29th 2018 Professional photographer Paul Sampson accompanied The Follies on their first day out …
1st Photo from Paul Sampson – Zampenella, the voice phenomenal Read More »
