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I would love to have a chat about all things Clifford Essex and pierrot-related! I too have a Portman Rooms programme from December 1891 (I agree, they're not cheap!) I knew Geoff Mellor, the Chapmans and Bill Pertwee before they…"
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I have been doing some research into minstrelsy for my book on the history of pierrots and wondered if there was any conclusive proof of the involvement of the royal family in banjos and minstrelsy…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by nick stephens Mar 31, 2020.
Joe Morley & Clifford Essex
Which tracks on the website were played by Joe Morley when he was with Clifford Essex's Pierrots and when did he leave the troupe?Also, does anyone know if "The London Concert Party" and "London…Continue
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"Hi Richard - I ran the last-remaining professional seaside pierrot troupe - 'The Pierrotters' from 1983-2010. You can see the stuff on our website www.pierrotters.co.uk and also the history of pierrots in Britain on my site:…"
"I am curently writing a history of British seaside pierrot troupes and concert parties for Routledge. It should be out in Autumn 2023. In the meantime, I keep adding to my Seaside Follies site. I would welcom any detailed information on Kate Sampey…"
"This is sad news: David was a fount of knowledge in relation to the development of banjos in the pierrot troupes and concert parties of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was always generous with his thoughts and resources when I made…"
"good questions, I have no answers but I would be inclined to be sceptical regarding the old Queen as an entertainer ! I had heard about the prince learning banjo from the Bohees too, I guess we all have. I look forward to any answers you receive…"
Banjos, minstrels and the royals...
I have been doing some research into minstrelsy for my book on the history of pierrots and wondered if there was any conclusive proof of the involvement of the royal family in banjos and minstrelsy in the late 19th century.I found this on a thread on this page: "Queen Victoria was a great banjo fan and formed a minstrel troupe with her children, John Brown and The Munchie (Her Indian manservant and close personal friend) and they performed, incognito, on the sands at Cowes, Isle of Wight over…See More
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- At 6:42 on April 26, 2011,
thereallyniceman said…
- Welcome Uncle Tacko. I hope that you enjoy your time here. Advice is always available on all aspects of Classic Style Banjo... just ask!
- At 11:49 on April 29, 2011,
David Wade said…
Greetings Tony! I was just thinking about you as Taff was at Laisterdyke last week.
When are you next around here ?
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