This is the private collection of William Burdon-Taylor, grandson of the actors Charles Mortimer and Greta Wood, and the great grandson of the actor, Charles Neil Mortimer.
I had a lovely couple of days at the Cadbury Research Library at the University, looking at their fabulous collection of scrapbooks, detailing London plays of the 20th century, many of which included information about Charles Mortimer and Greta Wood. There were 66 items available, but such was the interest, that I could only look at 25 in the time I was there. A further visit is essential.
I am very grateful to Ivana and her team, for arranging my visit, and making the files available for me to see. I highly recommend other interested parties to make a visit to this remarkable collection.
I am very grateful to Ivana and her team, for arranging my visit, and making the files available for me to see. I highly recommend other interested parties to make a visit to this remarkable collection.
Mary Elizabeth Braddon and the Victorian Theatre
Theatre Biographies of the Victorian Managers, Actors, Dancers, Pantomime Performers,
Music Hall Artistes and Circus Performers who worked with Braddon between 1852 and 1860
By
Jennifer Carnell
This new publication contains excellent reviews of 19th century actors and actresses, including the work of Charles Neil Mortimer, and can be purchased at Sensation Press.
http://www.sensationpress.com/maryelizabethbraddon_andthevictoriantheatre.htm
Theatre Biographies of the Victorian Managers, Actors, Dancers, Pantomime Performers,
Music Hall Artistes and Circus Performers who worked with Braddon between 1852 and 1860
By
Jennifer Carnell
This new publication contains excellent reviews of 19th century actors and actresses, including the work of Charles Neil Mortimer, and can be purchased at Sensation Press.
http://www.sensationpress.com/maryelizabethbraddon_andthevictoriantheatre.htm
My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre - winner announced. Over 400 guests attended the UK Theatre Awards ceremony on Sunday 18 October, compèred by Michael Xavier, with a performance from the cast of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged13 ¾ and appearances from guest presenters including Sir Patrick Stewart OBE, Barbara Windsor MBE, Richard Wilson OBE, Anne Reid MBE and Lee Mead.
Newcastle Theatre Royal was crowned overall winner of the public vote for the My Theatre Matters! UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2015 with Smooth Radio. Congratulations to everyone associated with my local theatre.
Newcastle Theatre Royal was crowned overall winner of the public vote for the My Theatre Matters! UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2015 with Smooth Radio. Congratulations to everyone associated with my local theatre.
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Unless stated, the newspaper articles come from the British Newspaper Archive, without whom, I would not have learned more about the careers of Charles, Greta and Charles Neil. I am very grateful to the website and the staff who I have had contact with. Images have been reproduced with kind permission of The British Newspaper Archive (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk). Thanks, Vicky and Michael.
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A number of articles have been taken from The Stage Archive, and I am very grateful to receive their permission to use these articles in this website (www.thestage.co.uk). Thanks, Catherine.
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There are three articles featuring Charles Mortimer from The Spectator. I am very grateful to have their permission to include them in this website (www.spectator.co.uk).
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