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Charles Gulliver - Managing Director of the London Palladium
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Charles Gulliver - Managing Director of the London Palladium
Charles Gulliver, theatre producer, impresario and managing director of the London Palladium during the First World War and 1920s. Gulliver organised and gave 300 performances and concerts during the war for various charities at the Palladium and his other theatres, raising 112, 000. He met all expenses entirely by himself. The Palladium Cigarette and Comforts Fund sent 23, 000, 000 cigarettes to the troops and collected 6000 for the British Red Cross during their special fundraising month. Date: 1918
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Director Fundraiser Fundraising Gulliver Impresario Managing Palladium Producer
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Charles Gulliver: A Man of Theatre and Generosity - A Portrait of the Managing Director of the London Palladium during the First World War This evocative portrait captures the essence of Charles Gulliver (1868-1939), an extraordinary figure in the annals of British theatre history. As managing director of the London Palladium during the First World War and 1920s, Gulliver was more than just a theatre impresario and producer. He became a tireless fundraiser, organizing and giving over 300 performances and concerts at the Palladium and his other theatres to raise much-needed funds for various charities. The First World War brought unprecedented challenges, and Gulliver responded with unwavering commitment and compassion. He met all expenses for these charitable events entirely from his own pocket, demonstrating a selflessness that was truly inspiring. The Palladium Cigarette and Comforts Fund, under Gulliver's leadership, sent an impressive 23 million cigarettes to the troops at the front, providing a small but vital morale boost. Moreover, during the British Red Cross's special fundraising month, the fund raised an additional 6000 pounds. Gulliver's dedication to the war effort was unparalleled, and this portrait serves as a testament to his indomitable spirit and generosity. In a time of great hardship, he used the power of theatre to bring people together and make a difference. This image, therefore, not only captures the face of a man but also the heart of a nation.
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