What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment — Season 1, Episode 2: The Rise of Variety
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
Frank Skinner and Suzy Klein explore the golden age of variety theatre, from the start of the 20th century to the outbreak of the Second World War.
About What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment
Suzy Klein and Frank Skinner look at the century-long history of music halls and variety theatre between 1850 and 1950 and recreate famous acts from Marie Lloyd and Dan Leno to Vera Lynn and Max Miller.