Wonderful to see the @TheGrandClapham buzzing with (COVID-safe) life again tonight and to see the Upper Circle back in use, just like a night out at the #MusicHall it once was. Well done allywolf for all you have done to keep the Grand going.

Thanks to Loughborough Road SW9 history That Legmania of the #BrixtonMusicHallproject for inviting me to talk about the international travel of my #MusicHall family tonight. Superb event and fascinating to hear S.I. Martin and @Visual_Cultures - more please!

PHILIP DEVALLE - my latest blog on my website judiththomson.com Those of you who have been kind enough to read my books will know that they centre around the life and adventures of my lead character, Philip Devalle. Philip is half-French and...

I am raising funds for RAF Metheringham Airfield Musem via book of #poetry by #WW2 evacuees. Thanks to @WPPublications #LestWeForget EBOOK: £2.49: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07… PAPERBACK: £4.99 amazon.co.uk/gp/product/191… #WW2 #wwii

Came across this in an American magazine. Immediately thought of Brown Bowler although it’s a Brown Derby, not a bowler. #illustration by #paulslater #HollywoodBrownDerby

Many happy returns to our Patron, Cliff Richard. Seen here at the Finsbury Park Empire Nov 1959 #Variety.

I MISS MY BOYS! But we will be back in 2021 bigger and better than ever. Merry Christmas from everyone involved with Naturally Insane! The Life of Dan Leno Steve Royle neil rowland Criterion Theatre @LythamHall BritishMusicHallSoc

D Slattery Christy Steve Royle neil rowland Criterion Theatre @LythamHall BritishMusicHallSoc Really looking forward to seeing life of #DanLeno next year. One of our many past #musichall neighbours. Here he is featured alongside others in our Music Hall #Brixton and Beyond collection layersoflondon.org/map?record=150…

On Panto Day we remember our former President Roy Hudd who died in March of this year. A veteran of panto - he started out in 'Goody Two Shoes' 1959 at Empire Theatre, Leeds & ended with 'Mother Goose' Wilton's Music Hall in 2016 (seen here).

For the 1905/06 #panto season, my g-grandfather, Larry Lewis, was in 'Simple Simon' at the Royal Princess's, Glasgow (now Citizens Theatre). He collected company autographs inc. Jack Lorimar (father of Max Wall) as well as the stage manager & other #MusicHall faves Panto Day

A card from 1872 for Panto Day. Miss E Beaufort in Dick Whittington from the collection of George Leglere, acrobat and gymnast. BritishMusicHallSoc Rick Blackman @LottiWalker Ropetackle Centre Alison Young Wilton's Music Hall #pantoday #pantomime

#25daysofpanto - day 20 - today sees the launch of Snow White - the online Panto. Recorded in performers homes and free to watch on YouTube and Instagram - look out for the links and enjoy the fun

"A great read following Philip Devalle, part English and part French, during the late seventeenth century." Read a sample on Amazon or on my website, where I am selling signed copies! judiththomson.com @matadorbooks

Ronnie Hilton born #OTD 28 Jan 1926 in Hull. One of biggest UK singing stars of #1950s. He had his only UK no. 1 with 'No Other Love' (originally Perry Como hit). #RoyalVariety #panto #Variety #radio. Seen here at the Glasgow Empire in 1957.

We’ve published the 2021 #TheatresAtRisk list - 31 architecturally and culturally important theatres under threat of demolition, redevelopment or permanent closure that could be real assets to their communities theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/14…

Local authority Dudley : SAVE THE DUDLEY HIPPODROME - Sign the Petition! chng.it/TZryt4F4 via Change.org UK

Today marks 40 years since the theatre was re-opened by the Grand Theatre Trust Company with a great production of The Merchant of Venice starring Timothy West and Prunella Scales. What a day to remember, for more history take a look at our full timeline: bit.ly/2OItylw

Forming part of the #BurnleyEmpire auditorium are two lavishly decorated #theatre boxes at each side of the stage. These decorative double boxes were designed by theatrical #Architect #BertieCrewe in 1911 and remain in good condition over a 100 years later...

A message from Sir Cliff Richard! #musichall