Flash Parade was the name that the legendary Vic Loving gave to her touring company which travelled the length and breadth of Ireland and parts of England from the 1920â (TM)s to the early 1960â (TM)s. She was also known as the â ~Sequin Queenâ (TM) for lavishly made costumes used by her dancers and actors in her productions. It was unusual for a woman to run her own business never mind a large company of musicians- actors and dancers in a country that was going through some dark times.... but as those who recalled her, she brought â ~colour- gaiety and glamourâ (TM) to an otherwise grey backdrop which was Ireland of that era....This book is just a small selection of photos in a considerable collection of other theatrical memorabilia held by Vikki Jackson.Following on from Vikkiâ (TM)s first book â ~Gags and Greasepaintâ (TM) this book contains further reminiscences......
| ISBN-13: | 9781443813808 |
| ISBN-10: | 144381380X |
| Publisher: | Cambridge Scholars |
| Publication date: | 2009 |
| Edition description: | New edition |
| Pages: | 89 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 0 inches, Length: 0 inches, Weight: 0.44 pounds, Width: 0 inches |
| Author: | Vikki Jackson |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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