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Marie Lloyd Stole My Life
Adultery, Betrayal, Age Discrimination, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Violence, Press Intrusion, Scandal, Robbery….and a rescue at sea. All set against the backdrop of the Victorian Music Hall. Don’t seem such “Good Old Days” now, do they.
Merry Nelly Power was a real life, trailblazing performer of the 19th century, a male impersonator who struck an early blow for women’s rights by owning her own properties and headlining at all the major theatres. Until her fame – and her most famous song – were usurped by the young Marie Lloyd.
Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we come to Surrey to tell the story of how the “Queen of the Music Hall” came to fame at poor Nelly’s expense.
“Marie Lloyd Stole My Life” tells the unglamorous side of showbusiness in Victorian London through the subversive lens of Music Hall. It’s a bit “Ripper Street” and a bit “EastEnders”. With songs. All together now!!
Merry Nelly Power was a real life, trailblazing performer of the 19th century, a male impersonator who struck an early blow for women’s rights by owning her own properties and headlining at all the major theatres. Until her fame – and her most famous song – were usurped by the young Marie Lloyd.
Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we come to Surrey to tell the story of how the “Queen of the Music Hall” came to fame at poor Nelly’s expense.
“Marie Lloyd Stole My Life” tells the unglamorous side of showbusiness in Victorian London through the subversive lens of Music Hall. It’s a bit “Ripper Street” and a bit “EastEnders”. With songs. All together now!!
Saturday 30 Sep 2023
Vera Fletcher Hall
Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LQ
Doors open 7.00pmShow Starts 7.30 pm
Running Time: 2 hours including interval
Tickets £15.00
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