LONDON RADICAL HISTORIES

Tag: theatre

Dec 25

Today in London radical herstory, 1611: thief, performer, libertine, fence Moll Cutpurse arrested, for cross-dressing
Aug 15

Today in London theatrical history, 1805: tailors offended at anti-tailor play riot, Haymarket Theatre
Jan 22

Today in London entertainment history, 1907: striking performers & artistes launch the ‘Music Hall War’
Oct 9

Today in London history: a somewhat xenophobic riot, Haymarket theatre, 1738.
Mar 15

Today in London’s theatrical history: Paul Robeson stars as black revolutionary Toussaint Louverture in CLR James play, 1936
Mar 5

Today in theatrical history: footmen riot after being denied entrance to Drury lane playhouse, 1737.
Feb 24

Today in London’s theatrical history: Riot at Covent Garden Theatre against ticket price rises, 1763.
Dec 20

Today in London’s theatrical history: Actors nicked in Clerkenwell, & jailed, 1649.
Sep 27

Today in London’s theatrical history: playing Bottom on a Sunday gets Mr Wilson into trouble, 1631.
Sep 18

Today in London’s theatrical history: Old Price Riots begin, 1809.

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