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Vesta Tilley

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English music hall performer and male impersonator (1864-1952)

United KingdomComediansLived 1864 to 1952 · aged 88
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Matilda Alice Powles, Lady de Frece was an English music hall performer. She adopted the stage name Vesta Tilley and became one of the best-known male impersonators of her era. Her career lasted from 1869 until 1920.

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Matilda Alice Powles, Lady de Frece was an English music hall performer. She adopted the stage name Vesta Tilley and became one of the best-known male impersonators of her era. Her career lasted from 1869 until 1920. Starting in provincial theatres with her father as manager, she performed her first season in London in 1874. She typically performed as a dandy or fop, also playing other roles. She found additional success as a principal boy in pantomime.

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United Kingdom
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
deceased
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Lived 1864 to 1952 · aged 88
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