Vesta Tilley in pantomime at Drury Lane
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Vesta Tilley in pantomime at Drury Lane
Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations. Pictured in costume as the Prince in Beauty and the Beast at Drury Lane. Another actor played the part of the beast each evening while Vesta performed at adjacent variety theatres before hurrying back to Drury Lane to complete her role before the end of the show, thus trebling her salary. Date: 1910s
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Actresses Beast Drury Frece Impersonation Impersonator Impersonators Lane Panto Pantomime Pantomimes Principal Principle Tilley Vesta
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Vesta Tilley, the renowned music hall actress, is captured in this enchanting photograph as she dons the prince's regal attire in the classic pantomime production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the prestigious Drury Lane Theatre in the 1910s. Born Matilda Alice Powles, later known as Lady de Frece, Vesta was celebrated for her exceptional male impersonations that left audiences in awe. In this production, she brilliantly portrayed the principal role of the prince, while another actor assumed the part of the beast each evening. This innovative approach allowed Vesta to treble her salary by performing at adjacent variety theatres before rushing back to Drury Lane to complete her role before the pantomime's conclusion. This photograph is a captivating testament to Vesta's extraordinary talent and her groundbreaking contributions to the world of entertainment. With her captivating costume and regal demeanor, she embodies the magic and wonder of pantomime, making this image an essential addition to any collection of theatre history.
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