Britannia Panopticon Music Hall – Fundraiser
On Sunday, 25th June, The Ministry of Burlesque (MoB) entertained in the famously haunted Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow to help the restoration project. The theatre is a beautiful old Victorian Music Hall – the last remaing one of it’s kind in the world. The theatre had not seen a burlesque act since 1936 when WWII saw it’s close.
In it’s heyday the Britannia Panopticon saw the likes of Stan Laurel and Cary Grant (known then as Archie Leach) and was supporting the art of Burlesque, Vaudeville and Musical Hall from the 1840s. The theatre has records of Burlesque acts dating back to the mid nineteenth century, proving that Burlesque was most certainly not a US invention from between the wars as many a UK newspaper mistakenly reports! The MoB helped to raise over £500 in two hours and hopw to have along lasting relationship with the historical gem. To be part of Burlesque history please note that all donations to the trust are most welcome and greatly needed.
Call 44 (0)141 553 0840 to speak to the trust fund for more details.