It's quiz time! This time we're getting a little spooky 👻🎃 Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare 👉 https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween 🧑‍🎨 William Blake (1757–1827) 📷 Tate

Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert

Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall

#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace @lambetharchives.bsky.social

I'm giving away this signed 1st edition h/b of my new novel (it has a tiny jacket rip which means I wouldn't sell it) to one person who reposts this. You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated.

Build council homes. Treat people with dignity. The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich. And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.

Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management 👉bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social

Great event at the Lambeth Archives with the British Music Hall Society. Always excited to see anything on The Grecian Saloon in Shoreditch. #BritishMusicHallSociety #LambethArchives

Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT ‘Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social #MusicHall #Variety #archive

A new exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum showcases stories of black entertainers from Morecambe’s golden era, featuring items from the BMHS Archive. Researched by Kirsty Roberts, she will be ‘In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu

For those interested in theatre, circus & music hall history, Part 2 of my blog on early 19th century comedian 'Joe Cowell in America' is now online 👉 bit.ly/4eWBhrF @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social

One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too! Adopt the ‘Ballachulish Goddess’ and help a great museum! Do so and you’ll get this cracking key ring! www.justgiving.com/campaign/bal... www.glencoemuseum.com/post/the-mys... #Ballachulish #Glencoe

How’s this for a theatre poster? 1849, Theatre Royal, #Dundee. A bit of a curiosity as it looks like a budding poster designer has sketched out ideas on the back. Always welcome for some thoughts on #Alexander and #Woodward! #History #Theatre #Pantomime #Turpin #TomKing #Punch

Anyone interested in theatre & music hall history might enjoy my new blog on the Cowell-Compton-Pelissier dynasty. Pt.One focuses on comedy & circus pioneer Joe Cowell 👉 bit.ly/3Z18zPz @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social

Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025! Laughs a plenty at ‘Duck Soup’ and a splendid intro by Matthew Jarron touching on Chaplin, Keaton, Dan Leno & more! (I did a bit too!) Much thanks to @musichallsociety.bsky.social for sponsoring tonight’s screening! #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

Wonderful #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 walk - which ended with a very special treat - a look around what was Springthorpe’s Music Hall. Much thanks to Drawing Projects Scotland for the warm welcome! For more info: linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink @musichallsociety.bsky.social

Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025! Join us tonight for an introduction and rare screening of Laurel & Hardy’s classic 1927 short ‘Duck Soup’. Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social

Today’s the day! #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025! It’s Sunny Dundee today, ideal for a music hall walk with a very special treat at the end! 😉 Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink @musichallsociety.bsky.social

Tickets still available for this special screening of Laurel and Hardy's 1927 short 'Duck Soup'! Kindly supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social as part of #MusicHallVarietyDay 2025 #MHVD2025 #FoodandDrink More info and to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/duck-soup-...

Very excited about our new fully online short course! A collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social : ‘History of Scottish Design in Six Objects’ Spread the word! www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

If you are in Dundee - come mark #MusicHallAndVarietyDay on Friday 16 May 2025 with a special 'Laurel and Hardy' screening and Dundee music hall walking tour! To book follow this link: linktr.ee/dundeemusich... #MHVD2025 #MusicHall #Dundee #Film #Walk

Delighted to have been nominated 'Outstanding Teacher (Arts & Divinity)' at this year's Students' Association Teaching Awards. Much congratulations to all nominees & winners! #EverToExcel More info: www.yourunion.net/representati... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

A perfect warm up for #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025 on Fri 16th May with food & drink theme…port wine sangarees all round for us, please

Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on Torres-Garcia with Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Judith Bowers - founder and director of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall campaign will lead you on an edifying, amusing and sensational tour of the entertainment and #theatre #history of #Glasgow. Ticket are £12 Click here to book your tour today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon #scotland

Hello! I'm giving away 20 (20!) signed paperbacks of this book to the first people to reply to this post. Stephen Fry called it "enchanting" and "hilarious" but some people hate it & that's all cool & what happens with books. Limiting this to UK (but happy to send outside if you can cover postage)..

In January 2025, Dr Emily Hanson & Dr Billy Rough delivered a paper on 'Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections' at the St Andrews Medical Humanities Inaugural Symposium. Read more about the symposium here: thepolyphony.org/2025/04/16/s... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

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Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on #Dada with Dr Catherine Spencer. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Can’t escape the lad. Spoiler alert: #Sickert wasn’t #JackTheRipper

Counts as #musichallmonday I’d say @hallierubenhold.bsky.social @musichallsociety.bsky.social

For #MusicHallMonday a bit of trick cycling. Lotto, Lilo and Otto troupe. Illustrated London News July 1904. The cycling performers toured the UK, Europe and US for 30 years. Alfred, Walter and Ernest lived with their family on Loughborough Road as teenagers www.layersoflondon.org/map/records/...

Back to the studio for a little filming for our exciting @vadundee.bsky.social online short course @arthistorysta.bsky.social In the meantime, explore other online short courses offered by the University at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online... @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

Today, we'll be joining the @societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. Join us if you can! More info: societyofauthors.org/2025/04/03/u...

Any #MusicHall historians got a proposal @musichallsociety.bsky.social ? "Wiv a ladder and some glasses You could see the 'Ackney Marshes If it wasn't for the 'ouses in between." folksongandmusichall.com/index.php/if...

Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on #Constructivism with Dr Michelle Huang. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Excellent visit to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art today, thanks to Maria and Malcolm for the inspiring tour! #Filming #Ideas #Collaboration #WorkingTogether #Projects #DJCAD

Tonight’s #AH3901 lecture. #sickert and #WWI #britain #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Earlier this week, lecturers from the School of Art History and curators from @vadundee.bsky.social were filmed by @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Digital Media team for an exciting new project: 'The Story of Scottish Design in Six Objects'! For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

Thinking about studying Art History or History of Photography at St Andrews? Postgraduate Visiting Day - April 5th! Scan QR code to secure your place now!

I don’t often buy stamp collections but when I do they are #folklore #myths and #Legends related #BlackShuck #Piskies #Selkie #Nessie @royalmail.bsky.social @adsimpson.bsky.social

So looking forward to reading this! @hallierubenhold.bsky.social

So it begins! Coming soon! Watch this space! #Filming #Online #ShortCourse @arthistorysta.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @vadundee.bsky.social

Tonight’s #AH2901 lecture and a focus on #Fergusson and the Scottish Colourists. #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Always a lovely surprise from @alcs.co.uk! Thanks for what you do! If you write, then sign up! 💷💷💷

What’s on this week in #Dundee #musichall #history? Well, the great Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) was at The Gaiety in 1909. The Courier & Argus though gave her a somewhat muted review, “while her songs are of the catchy style, [they are] perhaps not what a Dundee audience is familiar with.” 30 March 1909

Tonight’s #AH3901 lecture. #sickert and the #avantgarde #britain #LifeLongLearning #MACombinedStudies #online #art #teaching #learning @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Genuinely touched by this. I'll add though that art is the product of time & place so, similarly, I consider this award reflective of the excellent colleagues & students I am lucky to work with. The whole School makes working life lots of fun ❤️ @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @arthistorysta.bsky.social

What’s happening this week in #Dundee #musichalls #history? Back in 1867 ‘Champagne Charlie’ himself, George Leybourne, took to the Alhambra. @musichallsociety.bsky.social

Today! 19 March! Fancy hearing more about the visual culture & history of Dundee's music halls? Come along to the Laidlaw Music Centre, St Andrews, at 2:30pm to hear about 'Remembering Dundee's Music Halls: 1846-1914' 👉🏻 events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/music... @musichallsociety.bsky.social #musichall