Theatres are closed as they were in 1939 when war was declared. Many of them soon reopened – although not all – and many were lost to bombing raids. … [Read more...] about The Palace Theatre, Grimsby – Up in the Gods
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Local Variety Girls Take the Stage
Local Variety Girls Local theatres like the Empire in Cleethorpes and The Palace in Grimsby were not purely for the professionals. Many a child from … [Read more...] about Local Variety Girls Take the Stage
The Palace Theatre, Grimsby – Behind the Scenes
This is the most wonderful model of the Palace Theatre in Grimsby made by the talented Geoff Byman. It forms part of his O Gauge Garden Railway which … [Read more...] about The Palace Theatre, Grimsby – Behind the Scenes
Christmas with the Variety Girls – Cover Story
Eye-Catching Design I can't tell you how thrilled I was when I saw the covers of my books for the first time. My editor, Katie had asked if I had any … [Read more...] about Christmas with the Variety Girls – Cover Story
The Empire Theatre, Cleethorpes – Behind the scenes
When I started sharing news about the Variety Girls different people made contact through a Facebook page that I belong to – Cleethorpes … [Read more...] about The Empire Theatre, Cleethorpes – Behind the scenes
A Variety Girl gets a break!
Making the most of every opportunity This is my friend Chris Suich. We met at school when we were 11. Chris was a fine actress and singer and took … [Read more...] about A Variety Girl gets a break!