On 9 February 2012 Anne Goulden gave this talk at the British Music Hall study group in London. It follows Lewis Davenport’s performing career from around 1900 to around 1930 and explains how he juggled his time between his magic business, music hall work, and other performances. On the way it provides an overview of the different types of variety entertainment during the period.
Item Details
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 February 2012 |
| Theatre | St. George's Hall (London), Winter Garden (Berlin), Wintergarten (Berlin) |
| People | Anne Davenport, Anne Goulden, Davenport Duo and Wynne, Doo and Dare (Lewis and Julia Davenport), Forde and Forde, Gilly (George) Davenport, Gus Davenport, Julia Davenport, Les Davenports, Lewis Davenport, Max Prinzen, Sid Forde, The Davenports (Lewis and Julia), Theosopho, W.F. Frame, Wally Davenport, Winifred Forde, Wyn Davenport, Wynne Davenport |
| Organisations | British Music Hall Society |
| Acts | The Davenports; Les Davenports; Forde and Forde; Davenport Duo and Wynne; Lewis Davenport; Doo and Dare; Theosopho |
| Key Phrases | Non-apparatus |
| Category | Magic, Talks |
| Ref no | N2316 Talk1 |