Theater - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Newman Maurice

mazcol — 2 Mar 2008 4:56:22 GMT

Hi

I wondered if anyone had any info on Newman Maurice. He was a librettist; wrote pantomimes and actor in the latter part of the 1800s - early 1900s. He was also managed the Brixton Theatre for Frederick Melville.

He and his brother Phillip also did pedestal and tap dancing under the name of Brothers Maurice.

Troop Entertainment WW1

brenkev — 17 Jul 2008 4:58:57 GMT

Can anyone advise me how to find info on dancers who went out to Egypt around 1916.
I know that Mary Horner was killed and buried in Alexandria in 1920.
Would love to know more
Thank you
Brenda

Harold Gefsky 1917-2008 - Theatrical Agent

Lace_Lynch — 3 Jul 2008 1:16:59 GMT

Harold L. Gefsky, 90

LOS ANGELES – Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Sunday July 6, 2008 at the Itts Memorial Chapel at El Emeth Granada Avenue Cemetery for Harold L. Gefsky, 90.

He was a veteran theatrical agent, a career achievement award recipient, and one of a vanishing breed of Old Hollywood, who passed June 25, 2008 in Los Angeles after a long illness.

He will be remembered at a memorial gathering in Los Angeles at a date and time to be announced.

Mr. Gefsky was born Sept. 16, 1917 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of David M. and Jenny Goldstein Gefsky.

He was an agent in the entertainment industry. He developed his taste for Hollywood, when as a 16 year old high school student, he packed a lunch and hitchhiked to Los Angeles. After leaving the Army in 1946, he returned to Los Angeles and became an agent for about the next 50 years. During that time he maintained contacts with his friends from Youngstown and Los Angeles.

Mr. Gefsky was a former vice president of the Agency for the Performing Arts where he worked for over 25 years, represented such clients as Dyan Cannon, Linda Evans, Sharon Tate, Veronica Hamel, Troy Donahue, Gary Merill, Simon Oakland, Richard Beymer, Robert Clary and Ed Nelson among others. Prior to his tenure with the Agency for the Performing Arts, Gefsky worked for the Mitch Gertz Agency, as well has having his own theatrical agency. In 1983, Mr. Gefsky was honored by the Association of Talent Agents with his Career Achievement Award.

“Hal Gefsky will be remembered as a great agent and true gentleman,” said A.P.A. President and Chairman Jim Gosnell. “It was an honor to have had the opportunity to work with him, and on behalf of the A.P.A. family, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

Hal was a very popular member of the Hollywood community and was asked several years ago to present the first Hoyt Bowers Award given by the Casting Society of America in honor of Mr. Bowers, the former head of casting at both Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Studios, and a longtime friend of Mr. Gefsky.

Gefsky was a graduate of The Rayen School and Miami University of Ohio and followed with additional studies at UCLA.

During WWII, he was a major in the U.S. Army and served on General Dwight Eisenhower’s staff in Europe.

Mr. Gefsky served on the board of directors of the Association of Talent Agents, and was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews including; Eileen (Ben) Gefsky Lessick of Houston, Martin (Toby) Ivan Gefsky of Pittsburgh, Alan (Beverly) Nathan of Hermitage, Pa., Sanford (Kirsten) Nathan of McPherson County, Kan., Joan (Marty) Nathan McGarry of Tucson, Ariz., Jennelle (Mark) Bloomberg Whitcomb of Buffalo, N.Y., Jeffrey (Debby) Bloomberg of Williamsville, N.Y. and David (Debbi) Bloomberg of Lake Worth, Fla.; and several cousins.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Gefsky; and sisters, Mildred Nathan and Rita Bloomberg.

In memory of Mr. Gefsky, donations maybe made to the Motion Picture and Television Foundation, P.O. Box 51150, Los Angeles, CA 90051-9706 or visit www.mptvfund.org.

Family and friends may call one half hour before the service at the cemetery chapel.

Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral Home “Our 106th year!”

Courtesy Post Only
Mahoning

Hazel LINDSAY/MASON

jaebee1 — 14 May 2008 5:18:50 GMT

Hi,

Please see my e-mail on Theatre Occupations mailing list for more info

Looking for information about Hazel Mason (aka Hazel Lindsay) a performer in 1920's-30's Broadway/Vaudeville/Dance...New York and USA of course.

Will try to attach pictures. One might be Bill Fury or Cedric Lindsay

Thanks,

Jennifer
jaebee@shaw.ca

Frank Tyler Daniels

tmdesoto — 13 May 2008 2:48:23 GMT

anyone have any information on the songwriter Frank Tyler Daniels? He composed the song "Sweetheart of Mine" with Leo Friedman. The song was written for the actress Mary Pickford in 1914. Daniels also wrote the songs: "In The Palace Of Dreams"(1914); "Return With The Springtime(Acushla Machree)"(1915) and "My Heart Belongs To Only You"(1952).

There was also an actor named Frank T. Daniels, who acted in the early 1920's.
Not sure whether they are related or not.

Grandmother was actresss in 1910 in New York

gaynor41 — 25 Jun 2005 10:03:26 GMT

In the 1910 Census I found my grandmother Elizabeth Sinclair living in Manhatten on West Thirty Fourth Ave. She was a lodger in the home of Lily Blow. Elizabeth listed her occupation as actress in the theater. This is quite a shock to me and I would like to research this further. Does anyone know where I can find out more information on her career? Where should I go from here? Thank you for any help.
Gaynor

Drago Concert Band of Mobile,Alabama

lindaw160 — 29 Feb 2008 12:54:37 GMT

My Grandfather, William Anthony Vanderbraak b.1876, d. 1931 played in this band. The only information I have is a newspaper clipping showing the band with their instruments, the name of the band printed on the large drum. Thank you,

music hall song

helsbel1 — 24 Mar 2007 4:50:12 GMT

my mother would like to find the singer and words to a music hall song "The wagon train ahead"
can anyone help me

Estelle McMeal

tmdesoto — 11 May 2007 1:27:18 GMT

Looking for some data on an actress named Estelle McMeal. She is pictured on a piece of sheet music dated 1914 for a song called "Is It Within The Law To Say I Love You?". That is all I've been able to find on her outside of a few small newspaper articles one dated 1914 and another 1922. Not sure whether she ever made any silent films, haven't been able to find evidence that she did.

Believe she maybe a distant relative of another actress Bebe Daniels, who was a silent and talkie star. Bebe's dad's orginial surname was McMeal.

vaudeville show, Lesie Kell, Springfield MO

Judy Jordan — 19 Apr 2008 8:07:17 GMT

I am seeking information about Leslie Kell & his vaudeville show. His name appears on a WWI Draft Registration for Frederick-Fred N Milton, of Jefferson Co IL. On the 1910 census he, his wife Nora & stepdaughter Elsie Sherick are all shown as actor/actresses in vaudeville. This 1910 census was also in Jefferson Co IL. Fred's younger brother, Meredith Carter Milton was also shown on a later census as a vaudeville performer. Any information, clues, help, will be greatly appreciated.

Theater World, 1972 - 1973

sbuethner — 4 Mar 2008 5:53:28 GMT

Does anybody have a copy of Theater World, 1972 - 1973 [Vol 29]? I am looking for the reference on p. 169 of Sonia Haney.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Sharon

HAT-History of Australian Theatre

leannrichards1 — 2 Mar 2008 7:22:49 GMT

Hello,
I run a website, HAT, which has a 17700 entry database of people who performed in Australia between the years 1860-1960
It contains the names of many US and UK performers. If you had an ancestor in the theatre you may find them here

www.hat-archive.com

TITUS-LATONA

clancydan — 10 Jan 2008 6:56:39 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Benjamin Franklin Titus, whose stage name was Frank Latona. According to his passport records he played in England, Europe, Africa, South Africa and Australia, between approx. 1880 til his death in 1930. He was married in 1900 to Emma Jane Letty, whose stage name was Jen Latona. They had a daughter, Madeline Latona Titus in 1902. They had residences in Jackson, MI, New York City, and London England. Any information you might have will be greatly appreciated!!!

Circus, Portable Theatre & Music Hall

Gwynneth Bromley — 13 Aug 2008 9:16:39 GMT

Seeking information on the Theatrical family of Henry Loydall

Henry Loydall & wife Georgiana Stansbury
George Victor Loydall & wife Helen Hunter Collins
Henry percival Loydall & wife Annie Dixon
Harriette Loydall
All Portable theatre and Legitimate Theatre 1850 to 1940ish

Thomas Loydall or Logdale Circus 1840 to ???

Marceline Emma Loydall
William Herbert Smart
Rosina Smart
All theatre and Music Hall 1875 to 1940ish

Earl Armstrongs Travelling Repertory company= earl Armstrong & wife Catherine
plus Kathleen Hobart
and children Pearl & Fern

All toured wales ,Midlands, Northen England & Scotland.

English Music Hall Archives

lrmothersole — 5 Oct 2007 1:53:44 GMT

Hi - Does anyone know how I can track down what I think were a music hall act in London before the second world war?

Thanks

British music hall 1850 - 1900

Bill Evans — 13 Aug 2008 9:23:03 GMT

I am seeking any info on fred Evans who was a clown at Drury Lane and other theatres in latter half of the 1800s.
Also my great grandparents John Joshua Poole ,and his wife Ellen who ran the South London Palace Music Hall.

Landeryou Eden

dalefanning1 — 6 Aug 2007 5:30:01 GMT

Wanting information on theatre entertainers Eden Alfred Landeryou (n/a Eddy Eden)deceased 1987 - wife Diana Landeryou Eden
and his brother John Charles Landeryou (n/a Jack Eden)deceased 1993.
They lived 269 The White House Albany Street Regents Park.
These chaps were born in Australia and emmigrated to UK. Believe one played piano/organ.
Information required for family history.
Thankyou

Leslie Fuller

CeliaLacey — 18 Aug 2007 4:39:47 GMT

I am seeing information on the English actor and comedian, Leslie Fuller. Leslie starred in lots of films in the 1930s and 1940s and ran a theatre troupe called The Ped'lers, mainly in Margate, Kent. Can anyone help please.
Celia
www.members.lycos.co.uk/celiadoree

Elliott Roth(e)

JNewell07 — 18 Aug 2007 4:04:17 GMT

Looking for more information on Elliott Roth(e) b. 30 May 1907 in Passa de Lorro, Mexico to Nathaniel Roth b. New York and Lillie Graham Fox Roth b. Missouri. Lillie was the sister of actress Della May Fox. Nat was a theater company manager.

Elliott was acting by at least 1924 (in Merton of the Movies). He was also on Broadway and also sketched film motables for newspapers. In 1930 he is single, and is listed on the census as an artist in Los Angeles. In 1943-44, he may have been the Elliott Gilday Roth who was going by Anthony Rivers in a USO production in the Hamilton Islands.

Any other information, including an obituary, would be helpful. Was he married? Did he have any children? Thank you for any help.

Walter Daniels(1875-1928)

tmdesoto — 29 Jul 2007 2:23:07 GMT

Looking for information on an actor named Walter Daniels. Believe he worked in both stage and motion pictures. Did he have any siblings? Was he married? Did he have any kids?

Vaudeville Act - The Wandering Dutchmen

mksiazak1 — 8 Jun 2007 1:07:13 GMT

I have an old picture that was given to my dad many years ago from his cousin Andy Bodnar. Andy and his friend (last name was Preising - don't have first name) had a vaudeville act titled the "Wandering Dutchmen." I believe that Andy's wife was named Marie and that they lived in New York. Looking to find more information about this act. It was probably in the 1920's.

Margaret Ksiazak

W.A. Lavelle + McVictor Theater, Chicago

chrismomxyz — 27 Apr 2007 3:54:13 GMT

hi all-

I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to a website that would have any information on the 'Old McVictor Theater'? In W.A.'s obituary it indicates that he worked at the Old McVictor in the 1860's, and he would probably be working with his family as a child actor.

He later went on to work in various circuses and wild west shows, as he had a remarkable likeness to Buffalo Bill.

Thanks!

Dora Delmar and her dancers

paulineallen36 — 27 May 2007 8:52:40 GMT

Hello list

Has anyone heard or now off a Dora Delmar on stage I believe in the Yorkshire area around 1920 to 1940's I have a photo of her that belonged to my great aunt. I seem to remember that she spoke of Dora Delmar but called her Dora Armstrong, on one photo it states Dora and her brother Edward. I have and Edward and Dora Armstrong in my family tree.

I have tried looking for this lady but have found nothing. Any help would be great

Thanks in advance

Pauline Allen

Mona De Grey?Gray

irenekiss — 20 Apr 2007 9:53:56 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a Mona De Grey/Gray.
She was on the stage in the early 20's.

Any help will be welcome.
Many Thanks.
Irene

music hall song

helsbel1 — 24 Mar 2007 4:50:20 GMT

my mother would like to find the singer and words to a music hall song "The wagon train ahead"
can anyone help me

amazing monahans

tombenton18 — 26 Oct 2006 10:07:58 GMT

i would like to hear from any one who could tell me the where about of my brother murray benton /or mickey benton /or murray butler/mickey butler he was in a risley act 1958 to 1966 came back to australia for a short time then returned back over sea .i have not seen him since .i am hopefully some one out there might help me.the name of the act was amazing monahans bob butler or bob monahans headed the group //there was my 2 brothers joe mickey another joe and bob i await for any body to give me a lead thank u tom

Nelly Isabella Heyden and Augustus Pearson

lsstddrd — 30 Nov 2006 4:25:57 GMT

Nelly Isabella Heyden was born in Chorlton, Manchester, Uk, in June 1883, to parents Henry R and Mary Ann Heyden they also had daughters called Mabel B, Ethel Carrie, Minnie Louisa, and Florrie, they also had a son John A.

On the 1901 census Nelly was living at 28 Booth Street East, Chorlton, Manchester, with her parents and two of her sisters Ethel and Florrie, the sisters' occupation was stated as actress.

Family legend states that Nelly and her sisters were founder members of the Tiller Girls Dance Troupe.

Nelly is reported to have married Augustus Pearson in around 1940, although they were together a long time before that because my great uncle Fred was born in May 1913.

Augustus was a Trapeze Artiste, who is said to have been buried in the famous Highgate Cemetary, London.

I cannot find any information about Augustus Pearson at all, so any info would be gratefully received, wether about his professional life or otherwise, and as far as Nelly Heyden is concerned I cannot find any information after 1901, apart from the birth of her son, so again it would be great to chat to anyone who knows more about this lady and her family.

Thanks

Lisa

Brennan. Travelling Connacht Concert Company 1939

jackie0051 — 22 Nov 2006 8:42:04 GMT

Does anyone know how I could obtain the names of the of the members of this early troupe.
Looking for info re Tom Brennan and daughter Lydia.
Lydia was born in Kilkenny 1909, she emigrated to America with younger sister Dora 1929. Tom was then living in Raphoe. There were 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy before Lydia's parents seperated.
The family moved around a lot and I now have links to Kilkenny, Galway, Roscommon,Sligo, Dublin, Mayo and Donegal.Does anyone have any info that may be of help to me. Regards jackie.

BROUGH

Allanna — 29 Jul 2003 7:27:30 GMT

Looking for any info on any BROUGHS from the acting profession. In particular FANNY WHITESIDE BROUGH,LIONEL BROUGH, ROBERT BARNABASS BROUGH, WILLIAM BROUGH , MARY BROUGH and SYDNEY BROUGH.
Thanks,
Allanna.

Lillie Graham Fox, Nathaniel Roth

JNewell07 — 30 Aug 2006 3:33:18 GMT

Still looking for Lillie and Nathaniel (Nat) Roth in the 1910 census or any information about their children. In 1920, Manhattan, New York, they had a son Elliotte who was 15 years old but I cannot find them in 1910. Their death dates are unknown to me as well. Lillie is the sister of Della May Fox and Nat Roth was often the manager of her company. Also looking for any information on her productions in Salt Lake City during the years 1895-1897. Any suggestions welcome!

Trying to trace (UK) - where to start? Help/advice please!

Badpups — 31 Oct 2006 11:29:07 GMT

Can anyone give me some advice on where to find out more about theatre/actors in the late 1800s/early 1900s in the UK.

I've just found out that my grt grandmother was an actress and that she left my grt grandfather for an actor around 1904.
She was from the NE of England so I would guess that her career when she was younger was based in Durham/N. Yorks. After she married (in 1887) she had 7 children in fairly quick succession so it's unlikely (or is it?) that she would have been working as an actress then. Her last child was born in 1899 so she possibly returned to acting sometime after this.

She was born Margaret Jane Speck and her married surname was Gunson. On her marriage certificate, children's birth certificates and census returns she was variously known as "Marguerite Jane", "Marguerite Constance" and "Madge". Presumably her stage name would have been along these lines as well? My mother thinks that the name of the actor she left her husband for was "Philip Gordon" and I've found an actor in the 1881 & 1901 census returns of this name.

I have no idea where she was living when she left her husband or what happened to her after 1904 but would love to find out.

I know that there would have been hundreds (thousands) of actors in the UK then but are there any websites/archives/books etc that might help me with my search?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Vaudeville performers - Know real names, need "act name"

Leona — 18 May 2006 8:24:03 GMT

Lou E. Trudell (b:Dec 1883) and his wife, Nora, were vaudeville actors in Olympia, Washington (1910 census); he still lists his occupation as actor on his WWI registration in Chicago in 1918. I've been unable to find either of them in 1920 census. Because of the locations involved, I believe they worked the Orpheum Circuit. I've consulted MANY vaudeville books but can find no listing of Trudell. How can I find the act name or stage names they would have used? Assuming they belonged to a union (White Rats or succeeding unions), using their legal names, does anyone know if these types of records are available anywhere? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Samuel Fraser b 1872 aka Sidney Grant, Thomas Fraser 1879

pat innes — 15 Oct 2006 2:44:07 GMT

...I'm looking for my g g/f, Samuel Fraser, stage name: Sidney Grant b 1872 Liverpool.

1901 UK Census.
4 Newbold St, Leamington Priors, Warwickshire:
Sidney Grant, 28, Married, born Lancs Liverpool, Actor

Apparently this was an area of residences/rooming houses for artists/performers, as many neighbours on the street are listed as actors/actresses, sculptors, dressmakers, painters, and artists.

I'm also looking for Samuels brother, Thomas, b abt 1879

1901 UK Census.
West Derby LANC
Thomas Fraser 22, b Liverpool LANC, Stage Professional.

I don't know when Samuel died, and I have no idea what happened to Thomas.

Any help appreciated
Pat

Neville Sisters

Don Campbell — 13 Aug 2008 9:20:13 GMT

Does anyone have any info on five sisters who performed light opera and vaudeville in the area around St. Joseph, MO around 1880 to 1908? The only names I have for the sisters are Ada and Mable. There is a remote chance they also performed around St. Louis, MO too. Any info would be appreciated. They are NOT the same Neville sisters of North Platte, NE.
Thank you very much for your help!
Don

Fred Colegrove in Vaudeville

Casandra — 27 Mar 2002 7:37:58 GMT

I am almost at wits end trying to dig up information on my ggrandfather Frederick Colegrove. I've come across three different states of birth according to census information and can not seem to track him. I do know that he was in Vaudeville after 1910 and that in 1910 he was 22 and lived with his wife Edith Tattersall and her parents Fred and Edith in Lakewood, Cayuhoga County, Ohio. His son Richard was born to Edith in 1911. There is no record of Frederick Colegrove/Colgrove after that .....

Charles Colton White

timothyj1962 — 9 Sep 2006 3:45:19 GMT

First Performed in the Bowery theater at age 9, he had roles in, the "Pullman's Porters", "Mistakes Will Happen", and his final role in "The Miracle". Any photographs of this individual would be appreciated.

His second wife was Lillian Sheldon White.

Music Hall Artists, London early 1900's+ (ALEXANDER BALL)

sbtak70 — 4 Sep 2008 8:07:59 GMT

I am trying to find an ALEXANDER BALL.

I am searching my Granmother on my Father's side - called PEGGY MARGARET BALL (later Wellman and Kirkby), but she was adopted at the age of 2 in 1921. I have her original birth certificate which says that her parents were ALICE MAY BALL (nee GIBSON) and ALEXANDER BALL and they lived in the WOOD GREEN/EDMONTON area of London. There are also possible connections with Music Hall artists, and Alexander was also in the army.

That's where most of my information grinds to a hault. I have found one GIBSON family from Greenwich and one BALL family from South Kensington, which may be the right ones, but without further information and a marriage record for Alice and Alexander, it's very hard to tell.

The BALL family I have found were living in South Kensington/Chelsea, London at the time of the 1901 census, and comprised of:
JAMES BALL (44) Head
HARRIET BALL (39) Wife
JAMES T BALL (15) Son
HORACE G BALL (11) Son
PATTIE E BALL (9) Daughter
KATE F BALL (7) Daughter
NELLIE M BALL (5) Daughter
ALEXANDER W BALL (3) Son

If anyone can help it would be well appreciated. Thanks.

looking for great uncles

Beverly Moore — 29 Aug 2006 3:10:34 GMT

My dad was Willliam Sydney Newhouse... he supposedly had an Uncle Frank Newhouse who was a great athlete from Denver but he had 2 other uncles who were on the Pantages circuit under the billing of the Merritt Brothers. This would have been early 1900's. Another uncle was a trick cyclist, who once performed in Milan, Italy. My granddad, William Newhouse, was also a trick cyclist on the Orpheum circuit. Any info on any of these people would help me greatly!!!

Lily Lena

Beverly Moore — 29 Aug 2006 3:03:41 GMT

Someone named Kaz Schmidt posted that she was looking for her great grandmother, Lily Lena. I am her only grandchild & my 4 children are her only great-grandchildren. I want to find Kaz to see where the connection is. Lily Lena (stage name) lived in Memphis, TN with us til she went back to England in 1952. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Charles D. Pierce, actor, born Dec 1861

ap — 13 Aug 2006 9:29:42 GMT

I've located an actor named Charles D. Pierce in the 1900 census, living in Manhattan. I suspect he may be the husband of Lillian Jerome, about whom I posted earlier. In 1900, he is described in the census as married, but he is not living with a wife.

Lillian Jerome's son, my great-grandfather, gave his father's name as Charles D. Pierce on his marriage certificate and SS-5. He also said both his parents were in vaudeville. So, although Charles Pierce is a relatively common name, the middle initial and occupation make me think there is a strong chance this is the person I'm looking for. However, I haven't had much finding additonal information on this individual.

If anyone has information about this Charles D. Pierce, I would appreciate hearing it.

Lillian Jerome mystery - New York - ca. 1888-1899

ap — 13 Aug 2006 9:11:57 GMT

Vaudeville performers - Klein-Ott & Nicholson

MaryLouBubel — 26 Nov 2006 1:10:03 GMT

Lily Lena

BeverlyMoore52 — 17 Jul 2006 1:52:09 GMT

By the way, Lily Lena's real name was Alice Mary Ann Mathilda Archer. She married William Newhouse about 1900 & he died in 1911. She married a Turpin in 1914.

Lily Lena

BeverlyMoore52 — 17 Jul 2006 1:52:09 GMT

By the way, Lily Lena's real name was Alice Mary Ann Mathilda Archer... she married William Newhouse who died in 1911... then she married a Turpin in 1914.

actor

mary — 28 May 2006 9:57:56 GMT

Hi,

My name is Mary and I wanted to know if someone
could help me with information on my great-great-grandfather,
who was from county cork ireland. His name was Mooney
and also a actor who had a stage name of Banks. Anyone
with information please let me know.

Thank You
Mary

"Madame Alvey" and Workhouse Concert Parties

Peter Higginbotham — 2 Apr 2006 8:13:27 GMT

I'm looking for any information on someone known as "Madame Alvey" (or maybe "Elvey") who apparently organised a touring concert party which gave performances in workhouses in the north of England, probably in the 1880s or 1890s.
Any leads appreciated.
Thanks

Music Hall Artiste

Amy Gower — 26 Mar 2006 2:10:05 GMT

I would very much appreciate any information on
Lily or Lilly Battie (Bathie) nee Jackson born in 1882 in Leeds. She is listed on the 1901 Census aged 19 yrs. Her occupation is Music Hall Artist. I am assuming this was at the City of Varieties in Leeds, although there was talk in the family of her performing with Vesta Tilley. I do not know whether she used a stage name.

Thank you - Amy

Tom Caines - stage performer

llewie25 — 19 Mar 2006 1:25:07 GMT

I'm trying to find some information on my 3x great uncle Tom Caines. He was born in Bristol, England c.1879. Recently I discovered that he had travelled to America in 1903. He married Stella/Ella Schring and they had 2 daughters - Blanche and Marnie. He's recorded in the 1920 census as an actor with the Robina(?) Film Co. His wife was recorded as a theatrical actress. In the 1930 census he's recorded as a stage actor. I know from his WW1 draft papers he was working for the Hollywood Amusement Co in the Superba Theatre, San Diego in 1918. I've also heard that his stage name could've Tom La Rose. Unfortunately I can find no information on the Amusement Co and because the writing is hard to read I am unable to read if Robin(a) is the correct name of the film company. Is there anyone who can help me find more info on my ggg uncle's career and the companies he worked for? Thanks.

Theatre, Portable theatres and stock companies

Rita Robinson — 13 Aug 2008 9:21:54 GMT

I am researching the following names Latimer, Saunders, Kendall Denville, Bradwell, Ebley, Eldershaw, Maitland, all to do with the theatre. My G. Great Grandparents owned Latimer's Mammoth theatre in the mid 1880's John Latimer wrote the play 'Murder in the Red Barn' or 'Maria Martyn' and I am trying to trace where John Latimer originated from, I cannot find the family anywhere on the 1851 census, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Rita
kindal01@telkomsa.net

"Miss Adile PATON" - Stage Name

ScbNymph — 25 Oct 2006 7:00:37 GMT

Looking for any reference regarding "Miss Adile PATON", real name Ella May CHAMBERLAINE born 1861 Marylebone, Middlesex. Mother was Eloise Catherine CHAMBERLAINE (nee MACARTHY) whose stage name was "Miss E. (for Ella) MACARTHY"

There is a family rumour / lore that she "ran away with the riding master from the local circus"!!!

SAVAGE CLUB LONDON

Allanna — 9 Nov 2004 8:53:55 GMT

Anyone got any information on the afore mentioned club? I know it was a gentlemens club which was frequented by those associated with the Arts...including Charles Dickens and Dante Rosetti. I wonder if anyone knows where I might find lists of members from the 1800's?
Thanks,
Allanna.

Paul Schumann with Thalia Theater in Dresden, Germany

MTregellas5954 — 11 Nov 2005 10:18:37 GMT

I would like information on Paul Schumann who worked as an actor/manager at the Thalia Theater in Dresden, Germany in the 1890s. His birth surname was possibly Fuenstueck, Schumann was a stage name.

American Ballet Theater

Lisa Briggeman — 18 Oct 2005 4:45:31 GMT

My mother-in-law was a member of the ABT in the 1940s. She used the stage name Fern Whitney. She passed away recently and I wondered if any of the other dancers at time are still with us and remember her. She lost touch with her dancer friends (names unknown) after she married in 1961. Any info appreciated! Lisa

Richard Samuel / Washtella Walker

Kathy Ronson — 5 Oct 2005 2:19:18 GMT

I am looking for info on this couple. Richard Martin Samuel (born Rudolph Myer Samuel 1874 NZ/Aust) was a pianist travelling in the US. He married Washtella (Rae Walker born in NY) in Georgia in 1898. In 1900 they were boarding in Jackson, Iowa. They had a son Stanley in California in 1904 and a daughter Zara in Denver in 1907. In 1908 Mrs R Samuel was made an Adventist Minister in Willamette, Oregon. She died sometime between then and 1911. Richard then returned to Australia with the 2 children. There may have been a third child born and/or died in the US. I want to know with whom they travelled and what kind of music they played and details of Washtella's birth/death.

Miguel Cordoba/Don Marquis

senoritacyndita1 — 5 Mar 2004 10:40:28 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my grandfather Miguel Cordoba born in Colombia. I know he acted/danced in Europe, the US and Colombia with a stage name of Don Marquis. Any info would be great!

Chabot-Green Dench families

arthurjames — 20 May 2005 9:57:23 GMT

Can anyone help with relatives of Bertram, Ethel and Sidney Dench. Leslie Flint. All of whom were actors/actresses in the 1920-1950 and seemed to have travelled widely, particulalry in America.
I am not related but have some literature that I would love to return to the rightful owner.

John Joseph Owen, Actor

Julie Wade — 6 May 2005 12:22:25 GMT

The above married my great grandmother's sister, Edith Elizabeth Minnie Mason, on 16 January 1905 in Chorlton on Medlock. He was 26 apparently. However, I failed to find him in the census for 1871, 1881, 1891 or 1901 but did find a birth in Aston, England, making him 29 at marriage. I couldn't find his father in these censuses either but did find a marriage in Aston (in the same quarter as the birth ...)

Has anyone heard of him? Did he marry using his stage name (is this possible)?

Funny Onsombel wanted

jaki — 14 Apr 2005 9:13:23 GMT

I'm curently looking for an onsomble for 4 teenagers to preform - a scene less than 5 minutes is prefered including two girls and two guys. A musical would be great - preferably upbeat and humorous- Got any ideas ???
much thanks to all!!!

The Costello Sisters

Betsy Murphy — 4 Apr 2005 11:08:10 GMT

Hello,

My grandmother (b. 1901 in Portland, ME) and her sisters appeared on stage as children in an act called The Costello Sisters. Costello was their mother's maiden name. I suppose they appeared in the Maine and Boston areas. Has anyone ever heard of them? Are there indexes of performers of the 1910-1920s? How can I go about pursuing this line of research?

Betsy

Opera Singer - Davies

Lorraineowenscox — 27 Mar 2005 11:53:36 GMT

I looking for any help or direction, one of my great, great anuts may have been an Opera Singer. Not certain which sister could have been Margaret b. 1871 or Elizabeth Davies b. 1880. My nan thought that her father only had two brothers and one sister, but I have come across 5 brothers and 2 sisters that I think could be related. One brother William Davies (Bacon Bill), another a Vicar and (my Great Granddad) John Gardener Davies a Headmaster of Leightonstow Boys School. She could have been born in Aberavon, Glamorgan. Parents were Mary Davies b. 1845 and Walter Davies b. 1843.

vaudeville in Pittsburgh

Elinor Rosen — 8 Mar 2005 4:51:57 GMT

Has anyone heard of anyone by the last name of Mckim who performed in vaudeville in the late 1800s in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area? My relatives(McKim) were on the stage around that time.

Ten Minute Plays Wanted

scott davidson — 7 Mar 2005 4:42:31 GMT

Two Trees Theatre is accepting submissions for "10 X 10" a festival of short plays to be produced in Vancouver in May or June 2005. Plays may be submitted electronically in PDF, FinalDraft or MSWord formats to:

twotreestheatre@hotmail.com

We will announce the winning titles in May. Submissions must be received by April 30, 2005

Cole PORTER/ROLLINS

sbeseler1 — 20 Feb 2005 6:34:15 GMT

Hello,
I am researching a family member whose stage name was Bobbie ROLLINS. Family story has it that Cole PORTER wrote a song with her in mind. Also, her picture was supposedly on the sheet music cover or the record cover. Bobbie's first name is Marie and I am wonder if Cole's song 'Me and Marie' could be the one referred to.

Marie (Bobbi(e)) ROLLINS was a singer/dancer who lived in New York and is supposedly buried next to her show business partner Lorrie ALLEN aka Teddie LESLIE. Both were born ca 1901.

Can anyone help? I have found nothing thus far to verify this story.

RKO Ann Pritchard & Co 1930

buggaboo2 — 18 Sep 2004 7:11:37 GMT

Hello! I have an ancestor named Chuck Shaeffer (that's his stage name, real last name was Schonvizner). I have a post card that has his picture with the subtitle "Eccentricity Personified". The bottom says, "Touring RKO 1930 with Ann Pritchard & Company." Does anyone know anything about this particular company, or any sources available to find out about Vaudeville in this time period? I believe that he was based in New York. Any help offered will be appreciated! Thanks!
Julie

Seeking " Amazing Monahan" Old circus performer

chris llewellyn — 14 Feb 2005 6:08:38 GMT

The Australian family of an an old circus performer is desperately trying to locate their loved one.
Murray Benton - who was also known as Mickey Monahan and/or Mickey Butler, born in Australia to Ernie and Pat Benton
He travelled from Australia with Robert Butler - also known as Robert Monahan - to perform in the "Amazing Monahans" in the 1950s and 1960's.

The Amazing Monahans had traveled in Tivolis throughout the world and
had performed "Risley acts" ( feet juggling act ) with the likes of Ricky Nelson and Des OConnor. Mickey would now be approx 55 years old now.

Last communication from Mickey was a letter he sent to his sister Anne in 1964 - stating he sent this from Copenhagen, Denmark and was traveling with Robert Butler at the time.Hesaid he was heading back to New York where they would buy a car and travel to see friends in California. Murray had actually returned to Australia in the early 60's and then went back to the US a few years later.

Any Hints or leads as to Mickey or the Amazing Monahans would be highly valued by the family

with best regards

Chris Llewellyn - Australia - family friend

denhams in theater

cheydey — 14 Oct 2004 1:25:36 GMT

looking for info on arthur denham possibly left england for america. late 1800s or early 1900s. i have some old playbills

HARRY BULGER - Vaudeville Era

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Announcement has been made here of the death of Harry Bulger, widely known musical comedy and vaudeville actor which occurred last Wednesday in New York City. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in New York.
Bulger was a former resident of Zanesville. His first stage appearance was as a youngster in Black's Music hall.
He is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. C. M. Brown of this city and a niece, Mrs. Frank F. Hanlon of Maple avenue.
He was a member of the Freeport, N.Y. Lodge of Elks

THE ZANESVILLE SIGNAL, published: Zanesville Ohio
Monday, April 19, 1926 p.13

Movie 1935

ecky1938 — 15 Aug 2003 3:56:42 GMT

Looking for infomation on
" Harry White Scandals " 1935 movie..
Lois Eckhart {maiden name. )
Looking for info on the movie or anything else that would be helpful
Don Eckhart

Gold medal for vocal singing 1909

annestormont_1 — 22 Jul 2005 11:47:19 GMT

Have spent years now searching for info on husband'sgrandfather named Vincient Hendon Stormont. Only small clue we have is a gold medal presented to him on 12.April 1909 by the N.S.L.C.S.A. No one seems to know what the initials stand for.Can anyone help? I would be so grateful.

Orchestra/Whittington family

LouAnnHolder71 — 14 Jan 2005 12:33:16 GMT

I am looking for information on the Whittington family, particularly Jay, Eleanor, and Karl from 1920 - 1950. The Whittington's played in various orchestras. They played with the Atlanta Symphony for the premier of Gone With the Wind at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.

MILLARD W. SHEVLIN - Glasgow Scotland

barbara simpson shevlin arblaster — 4 Jan 2004 10:22:50 GMT

Any information on my grandfather (above-named), re King's Theatre, Metropole Gallery,Glasgow Royal Theatre - 1930's. Thank you!

MUSIC HALL ACTS

janet — 5 Mar 2001 2:57:30 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find info. on my ancestor who played the music hall around the country 1900+.
His name was ALBERT LATHAM aka LITTLE ALBERT

Broadway Dancers

Heather Brown — 14 Oct 2004 11:22:52 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to find out about Broadway dancers from the early 1900's. My great-aunt was a dancer. The family dind't talk about it much so don't have too much to go on. She may have danced with The Follies. Would love any suggestions on how I may research this from Canada or websites. I have tried the net but no luck with the sites i found.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Heather Brown

VAUDEVILLE---MUSEUM OR INFO?

Edith Gardiner — 24 Jul 2003 2:38:45 GMT

My grandfather, Harvey GARDINER, was for a time in Vaudeville in the East as an actor or musician. I wondered if there is any place which keeps info, records, or playbills, on the people who performed and traveled with these groups.
Harvey traveled mainly in the Pennsylvania circuit and I would of course love to have or see something concerning his group.
Edith

Irene Fullmer m. Keoki Spencer Pinebird - Wild West Show

Karen Moore — 29 Jul 2002 2:14:20 GMT

Irene Fullmer is my first cousin twice removed. She married Keoki Spencer Pinebird, reported to be an Indian Chief and a Wild West Show entertainer. Irene is supposed to have been a trick shooter in the show.

Irene b. 10/2/1893 in Philadelphia, PA. d. unknown date in Hialeah, FL. Keoki b. unknown date in California; d. 4/4/1913 in California.

Any information about their Wild West Show and dates and other family members will be greatly appreciated. Karen

Vaudeville Swimming Acts

Michelle — 14 Jan 2004 8:26:40 GMT

Looking for info and old playbills on touring swimming acts for mid to late 1920's--Olympian Ethelda Bleibtrey.
Any pointers appreciated.

Eugene MACARTHY - Actor, Playwright & Manager (early - mid-1800's)

ScbNymph — 25 Oct 2006 7:00:37 GMT

Hello All.....

Looking for any information on Eugene MACARTHY born Cork, Ireland c1786. He was an actor at quite a few London theatres during the early to mid 19th century and was know as "the Great Irish Comedian"

He died 1866 at the Royal Dramatic College, Woking, England and is buried in "Actors Acre"

Kindest Regards
Claire

PRATT FAMILY

fionacmacdonald1 — 19 Apr 2004 11:11:23 GMT

I am still trying to find John Pratt, born in the 1850s in Inverness, Scotland and his wife Annie (Higgins) Pratt.
They were in the acting profession from about 1875. Their children I know of:-
Caroline Jane Pratt - born Perth Scotland in 1879 (married Clement Bevan of Bristol in 1901)
John Thomas Pratt - born Aberdeen Scotland in 1880
Mabel Rose Pratt - born Glasgow Scotland abt. 1885
Annie Rebecca Pratt - born Edinburgh Scotland 1887

On the 1881 census, they were living in Wales and were given as being actors/operatic singers - could not find them in 1891 or 1901 but on their daughter Caroline's marriage certificate, father's profession is given as actor.

Unfortunately I have no idea if Pratt was also his stage name. Other members of the family were also on the stage but in an amatuer capacity.

It would be wonderful if someone has heard of the Pratts. I have been trying to locate books or databases of Victorian/Edwardian age actors to no avail.

Thanks for any help
Fiona

Gilbert Dewhurst

Susan Taylor — 28 Nov 2003 7:01:58 GMT

Does anyone have any information about Gilbert Dewhurst please. He started his stage career in 1939 and was firstly in the Lancaster Rep Company. He joined the Court Players at Tunbridge Wells and then moved on to Keighley, Leeds, Westcliffe and Worthing. He was also in a revival of 'Street Scene' in London, followed by working with a rep company at Scarborough.

He also played seasons at Sheerness and Colwyn Bay.

GROSVENOR ASHFORD CLARKE & Littlejohns family

Isaacsmummy — 2 Jun 2004 5:04:57 GMT

Grosvenor was my great grandfather and he is proving to be elusive. In 1924 he had twins with Irene Littlejohns, the birth certs assume they were married, but I have been unable to find any marriage in gro index. On the birth certs of the twins, they are both down as members of the theatrical society. One of the twins was my grandfather he was put into care age 2 the other twin died aged 15 days old. On the death cert Grosvenor (the father) is down as a Music Hall Artiste.

I am desperate to trace these roots as I know nothing of my great grandfather. If you can help at all, I would be grateful. There are two Grosvenors born in the UK around the right time and my great grandfather is none of these. So he may of been born abroad, Ireland could be a possiblity.

Please contact me if you knew of have heard of Grosvenor Ashford Clarke

Harry Hanson's Court Players

julia173 — 13 Aug 2008 9:19:14 GMT

Looking for any connections to this theatre company that was based in England from 1930s to about 1950s - I think.
I know for definite that they were at the Camberwell Palace, London in april 1949
Names I am researching are:
Gwytha? Thomas, Mary Ogg and Horace George Crocker.
All information, clues of where to look next, gratefully received.

Annie Jane Marsh (Gurney)

@@moce@inspire.net.nz — 16 Jan 2006 6:50:17 GMT

Oral family history states that Annie was a singer on stage from 1880's to 1900's. She resided in Surrey with husband Charles Gurney. Any help in tracking this lady on stage would be greatly appreciated.

Conrad Hoffman musicman

Ann Helme — 16 May 2004 11:24:13 GMT

I am trying to find Conrad Hoffman music man
born 1811 Germany.
I have his 2nd marriage for Conrad to Anna Katherina Keal in 1849 living Ashley Lane Manchester
I also have him and 2nd wife Catherine,
children: Franz age 11 born Brignorth and Balthasar born Liverpool age 3 on the 1851 census in Charter St Cellars, Manchester.
He must have travelled around with his occupation but has anyone come across him in 1861, 1871 or from any other source, looking for their musicians.

( I have Franz (Francis) his son age 35 in 1881 )
58 Apartment Salford

Any help would be very greatfully received.
Thank you
Ann

Della Fox, Lillie Fox, Nat Roth

JNewell07 — 3 Jun 2004 12:20:53 GMT

I am researching Della Fox, her sister Lillie Graham Fox, and Lillie's husband Nat Roth. I would like to know if Della ever had any children. Also, did Nat and Lillie have children other than Elliotte b. 1905 NY and listed with his parents in 1920 Manhattan? I cannot find Nat and Lillie on the 1910 census. Was Nat Roth a stage name? He managed Della's comic opera company several seasons. They were based in New York. I have Della's parents and siblings from the 1880 census.

Especially interested in the 1897-1898 season during which Della starred with Lillian Russell and Jefferson De Angelis in "The Wedding Day." Would be interested in any tidbits about De Wolfe Hopper during the same time period. He was said to have been engaged to Della Fox between his third and fourth marriages.

Any and all help greatly appreciated! Janet

Milton Bode 1836-1938 UK

Lesley Bode — 26 Mar 2004 1:08:11 GMT

I am researching the life of my great-great uncle Milton Bode who was a theatre producer/manager/proprietor of many provincial UK theatres. He was especially known for musical theatre and pantomimes. He worked with many famous people of the time including Dan Leno and Edward Compton (Mackenzie)

I would be interested in exchanging information with anyone who has come across my uncle.

Elise Norton (Stage Name)

Ian King — 9 Feb 2004 9:13:51 GMT

Does anybody have any information about an Elise Norton born 1872 and working around the turn of the century in the UK. I don't know what she did in terms of acting or singing. Thanks!

Silent Movies: Anders RANDOLF

Jan Birkner — 28 Jul 2003 5:18:13 GMT

Looking for ANY information on Anders RANDOLF, who was a silent movie actor. He was in many movies of the era, often acting with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickord, etc. He usually played a villain.

He was born in Denmark, came to the US in about 1890 to 1895. He was a fencing master at a school in Ohio, and went into movies about 1915. I have several addresses for him, one in NY state, where he lists himself as an artist with his own studio (1910 census), one at a theater in NYC (1920s ship manifest), one with a different address in NYC (manifest again, in the 1920s), and Beverly Hills, (1930 census). My problem is, I know that he was in the military, before 1901, he was naturalized in 1901 and his military service was mentioned. Of course they didn't mention what branch of the service he was in, or where he served. I would like to know what kind of artist he was, in 1910, and if he acted on Broadway, since he listed a theater as his home address.

Does anyone have any information on this man? Or does anyone have any idea where I could find information on him? I got a ton of articles from Ancestry, but most of them were just ad pages for some of his movies! I am SO frustrated!!! Can anyone help?

Jan Birkner

Art The Singing Irish Cop

Carolyn Downing — 27 Jan 2004 1:33:22 GMT

My grand-father Arthur Rodgers was billed as the Singing Irish Cop in vaudeville in the Detroit, Michigan area. He wrote music and performed. However I have no other information than that. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Charles William Thomas Mogridge

Ronald John Saunders — 10 Jan 2004 5:25:30 GMT

Actor in Fulham/Chelsea in the late nineteenth early twentieth century.Any info/photos.reminscences/press coverage please.
Thanking you in anticipation for your help.
Ronald John Saunders

German Theater Philadelphia

clarkvanorden403 — 31 Dec 2003 7:51:33 GMT

Looking for info on a german actor named Fritz or Frederick Weilenbeck. he was in a traveling theater company around 1969-1880. He was also active in Germania Theater on North Third Street in Philadelphia around 1885-1886. If you have any info on Germania Theater or Frederick Weilenbeck, please write. Linda Van Orden eddymacfan@aol.com

DAVID HOUSTON - Theatre Business (1950-60)

clee001 — 28 Jun 2005 7:15:55 GMT

I am searching for a David Houston. He worked at one of
the Theatres in Glasgow in the 1950s.

While in Glasgow,in 1956, we attended a Dinner and Dance
for after the shows. It probably started around midnight.
This was held at an Hotel in Sauchiehall St.

The Houstons are my husband,s family and I have them traced back to the early 1800s.

David would be in his seventies. His parents were David and
Rose Houston and lived in Glasgow.

Catherine,Canada

Anthony Martin Valenches Obituary

BBarber69 — 14 Dec 2003 7:25:04 GMT

Marcia Elaine Oste Obituary

BBarber69 — 14 Dec 2003 3:00:50 GMT

Marcia Elaine Oste, 51, of New York, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, (November 13, 2003) in Las Vegas, NV. Born in Hartford, on July 17, 1952, Ms. Oste was a longtime resident of New York City. She appeared as a principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera at the age of 16, was an original company member of American Dance Machine, performed at the White House and toured nationally with several dance and theatrical companies. In addition, she served as a wardrobe supervisor and designer for numerous film and theatrical companies including The Public Theater, both Broadway and Off-broadway productions, ABC's 20/20 and the Academy Award winning motion picture "A Beautiful Mind". Ms. Oste is survived by a brother, Robert Oste of Florida. She will be interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/14/2003. (Volunteer Submitted)

theatre royal covent garden

pollydan — 11 Dec 2003 6:41:21 GMT

trying to find billboards or posters for the Covent Garden Grand Circus at the Theatre Royal on the 30th December 1886. Dolinda Cottrelli and Rosita de la Plata

BLANCHE RING

WALTER STEVENSON — 9 Dec 2003 3:40:15 GMT

I'LL TRY AGAIN - HI - I COLLECT "BILLIKENS" SO I HAD TO HAVE THE "BILLIKEN MAN" SONG SHEET - I WAS SO IMPRESSED THAT I LOOK FOR ANY OF BLANCHE'S SHEETS. REGARDS - WALT

Blanche Ring

Dale Williams — 14 Apr 2003 10:41:57 GMT

I would like to have any information on the Broadway actress/singer Blanche Ring and her brother Cyril Ring who, also, was an actor on Broadway and in the movies.

Re: Research Advice

Jeff Myer — 29 Nov 2003 2:23:44 GMT

I'm unsuccessfully trying to find info on my great great grandmother Lydia LANE, 1846/7 - 1926. Family rumors say she was an actress (I'm assuming in the theatre.) She lived both in NYC and Chicago. Any suggestions on finding out if this rumor is true???

Her married names were: MYER (1870); CASEY (unknown); and THOMPSON (1916.)

Thomas Stephen KAIN

Derek — 16 Nov 2003 1:46:30 GMT

KAIN Thomas Stephen. I know vertually nothing of this person, my Grand Uncle other than he was born 1868 at Stepney. Had a house at Ilford, and died at Westminster Hospital 13th April 1947. But, he was an actor, (known as a drag artist in the family). I cannot find him in any census after 1881 when he was 13. His will mentions a niece Patricia ADAMS, and a friend Harry BONE.
Anything about his acting? (artistic career) would be appreciated.
thank you in anticipation. Derek.

Hackney Empire - Murfet & Pike

sueholloway1953 — 29 Jan 2006 5:20:29 GMT

Sometime ago a story was relayed to me by my grandmother. Her Grandfather Robert Alfred Murfet and Aunt Edith Ethel Pike nee Murfet appeared several times with Marie Lloyd. Infact Marie Lloyd was godparent to one of the Murfet children. Does anyone no where I can find out more about these peoples appearances in the Musci Halls.

West Bromwich Theatre, UK - J. G. Rainbow

cookingup — 28 Sep 2003 10:27:51 GMT

Looking for any information on theatres in the West Bromwich area in the 1890's. J G Rainbow was living in Walsall Street, West Bromwich in the 1891 census, his occupation, theatre proprietor. Can anyone help with the name of the theatre, please?
For more information on the Rainbows in the UK Midlands please visit my website: www.rainbowfamily.co.uk