Ref NoDDP/CR
CollectionDavid Drummond Pantomime Collection
TitleClarkson Rose and Olive Fox
Date1919-1963
Extent1 box
DescriptionScripts owned by Clarkson Rose and Olive Fox for pantomimes Cinderella, Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, King Cole, and Sleeping Beauty. This subfonds also includes miscellaneous manuscript written by Clarkson Rose, which includes comic songs and excerpts of scripts.
NotesLanguage and ideas influenced by contemporary propaganda is present within these materials and reflect attitudes of the period. These items do not reflect the views or opinions of the University of Kent, Special Collections & Archives or our staff. We apologise for any offence that our inclusion of these terms may cause.
Admin historyClarkson Rose, the comedian and entertainer, and Olive Fox, the Principal Boy, pianist, and entertainer, met in 1918 whilst Rose was performing in Westcliff-On-Sea. Rose and Fox married and formed the double act 'Fox and Rose'. As well as perform together in music halls, variety shows and pantomimes in Britain and Ireland, they jointly produced the show Twinkle, which was popular in seaside resorts. Twinkle was first performed by Rose and Fox on Ryde Pier in the Isle of Wight in 1921 and continued to be performed for the next 45 years.
ArrangementSeries are grouped by record type.
Related PersonClarkson Rose, Arthur, (1890-1968), entertainer
Fox, Olive (1891-1964)
Access conditionsThis material is available for consultation at the University of Kent's Special Collections & Archives reading room, Templeman Library, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NU (specialcollections@kent.ac.uk).
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