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Free lunchtime film screening
Welcome to the Open Air Palace of Varieties! Meet the Mighty Atom, the Amazing Blondini, Prince Monolulu, Lord Mustard and The Man with X-Ray Eyes! London was their backdrop and the streets their stage. These showmen could stand on a street corner, gather a crowd, keep them entertained and (hopefully) be rewarded in cash – sometimes whilst defying the long arm of the law. Set against a backdrop of London from the 1930’s to the 60’s, this film traces a tradition of people who chose to defy class structure and take their chances on the road, in a theatrical business slightly above begging.
Speaker(s): |
John Lawrenson | talks |
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Date and Time: |
29 September 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
Shoe Lane Library |
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Tickets: |
free |
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Free event, no ticket or pre-booking required. Seating capacity 50 for each talk plus standing room. We suggest arriving early to secure a seat. |
Additional Information: |
Nearest Public Transport: Chancery Lane Tube (Central Line) or City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill). Buses - Fleet Street or Farringdon Road. Contact: 020 7583 7178 or shoelane@cityoflondon.gov.uk Website: |
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