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Great stories about filming this production on this: www.sky.com/watch/progra...

Throwback to September 2025, in the latest @musichallsociety.bsky.social ‘Call Boy’, with a little piece about the excellent #MusicHall themed ‘Wax Fruit’ book launch at BAaD Glasgow

Follow @waxfruittvseries on Instagram for more updates!

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Interested in online study?

Join us for a fascinating series of short courses covering subjects such as the History of Scottish Design with @vadundee.bsky.social, Women and Modern Art, and AI in the GLAM sector!

Starting 12 January 2026.

Book now!

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A muscular, mythical figure holds a mirror, standing between dark curtains with stars in the background.

It's quiz time! This time we're getting a little spooky 👻🎃

Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween

🧑‍🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate

Great visit, and wonderful archive!

Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert

Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall

#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace

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Joe McLaren's fabulous cover for Everything Will Swallow You

A close up of the small tear on this first edition of Everything Will Swallow You

I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this.

You might like it if you like:
Folkloric creatures
Old records
Intricate psychedelic stories
The idea of circular time

All shares much-appreciated.

Build council homes.

Treat people with dignity.

The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.

And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.

Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management 👉bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social

Great event at the Lambeth Archives with the British Music Hall Society. Always excited to see anything on The Grecian Saloon in Shoreditch. #BritishMusicHallSociety #LambethArchives

Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT ‘Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social
#MusicHall #Variety #archive

A new exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum showcases stories of black entertainers from Morecambe’s golden era, featuring items from the BMHS Archive. Researched by Kirsty Roberts, she will be ‘In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu

A Dynasty on Stage:Part Two: Joseph Cowell in America (1821-43) - Anthony Binns Chapter 1 (Continued): The Life of Joe Cowell (1792-1863) Part Two: Joe Cowell in America (1821-43) The Park Theatre, New York 1821 Joseph Cowell and his young wife sailed the Atlantic for approximate...

For those interested in theatre, circus & music hall history, Part 2 of my blog on early 19th century comedian 'Joe Cowell in America' is now online 👉
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One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too!

Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring!

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#Ballachulish #Glencoe

How’s this for a theatre poster? 1849, Theatre Royal, #Dundee. A bit of a curiosity as it looks like a budding poster designer has sketched out ideas on the back. Always welcome for some thoughts on #Alexander and #Woodward!

#History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch

Anyone interested in theatre & music hall history might enjoy my new blog on the Cowell-Compton-Pelissier dynasty. Pt.One focuses on comedy & circus pioneer Joe Cowell 👉 bit.ly/3Z18zPz
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Still planning the walk!

Not sure if it will help with any sales, but recommended your books in our @uniofstandrews.bsky.social newsletter today 👍🏻

Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025!

Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!)

Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening!

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

Wonderful #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 walk - which ended with a very special treat - a look around what was Springthorpe’s Music Hall. Much thanks to Drawing Projects Scotland for the warm welcome!

For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

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Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!

Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’.

Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social

Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025!

It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉

Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

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Tickets still available for this special screening of Laurel and Hardy's 1927 short 'Duck Soup'! Kindly supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social as part of #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025

#MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink

More info and to book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...

The History of Scottish Design in Six Objects - In partnership with the University of St Andrews A brand new online course with the University of St Andrews and V&A Dundee

Very excited about our new fully online short course! A collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social : ‘History of Scottish Design in Six Objects’

Spread the word!

www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...

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If you are in Dundee - come mark #MusicHallAndVarietyDay on Friday 16 May 2025 with a special 'Laurel and Hardy' screening and Dundee music hall walking tour!
To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich...
#MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk

Delighted to have been nominated 'Outstanding Teacher (Arts & Divinity)' at this year's Students' Association Teaching Awards.

Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel

More info: www.yourunion.net/representati...

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