While working on a biography of the once-celebrated burlesque performer Lydia Thompson (1838-1908), Sue Solomon has uncovered a wealth of new material. For this lecture she has dramatised some of the cases in which Lydia appeared in both Britain and America. Using contemporary press reports and court papers you will be taken back to an era where celebrity culture and the law met in a surprisingly modern way. She will be supported by a distinguished cast and there will also be live music.

BOOKINGS:  

STR lectures are free and open to the public. You don’t have to be a member, but it is essential to book to let us know if you wish to attend in person. Lectures are presented in London and timings are GMT.  Please note that places are limited at the Art Workers’ Guild, and you are advised to book as soon as possible to reserve a seat.  

Venue & Transport Information:

The Art Workers’ Guild
6 Queen Square
London
WC1N 3AT

Nearest tube: Holborn or Russell Square.  Buses: 59, 68, 168

From Holborn: Turn right out of the station along Southampton Row, then right down Cosmo Place into Queen Square. Turn left and the Art Workers’ Guild is a few doors down on the left.

From Russell Square: Turn left out of the station, then left down Herbrand Street and left down Guilford Street. Take the first right down the short passage just after the entrance to the car park, and then right around Queen Square. The Art Workers’ Guild is on the right.

Parking: Available in Queen Square – payable by meter until 6.30pm, free in the evening.

The Speaker: Sue Solomon is a lawyer as well as a theatre enthusiast and has always combined both activities. For the STR she has lectured on such subjects as ballooning in the theatre and has directed readings of the first stage adaptations of Nicholas Nickleby and Frankenstein.