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Wearing the Trousers

Theatre Royal BathBath

19–20 January 2027

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‘Wearing The Trousers’ is the true story of Vesta Tilley, the fabulous cross-dressing musical hall star that most of the world has never heard of… Peppered with anecdotes, songs and flashbacks, Vesta’s story is traced from her birthplace in Worcester to her later years in Monte Carlo, documenting her outstanding contribution to the arts and charity, sifting truthful narrative into the fictional framework of an older, mischievous Vesta in her golden years. Born Matilda Alice Powles in 1864, Vesta was England’s highest-earning woman and ‘greatest recruiting sergeant’, singing patriotic songs…

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  1. Tuesday2027
  2. Wednesday2027

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‘Wearing The Trousers’ is the true story of Vesta Tilley, the fabulous cross-dressing musical hall star that most of the world has never heard of… Peppered with anecdotes, songs and flashbacks, Vesta’s story is traced from her birthplace in Worcester to her later years in Monte Carlo, documenting her outstanding contribution to the arts and charity, sifting truthful narrative into the fictional framework of an older, mischievous Vesta in her golden years. Born Matilda Alice Powles in 1864, Vesta was England’s highest-earning woman and ‘greatest recruiting sergeant’, singing patriotic songs in an enlistment drive for WW1. After retiring to support her husband’s political career, she moved to Monaco in an attempt to improve her failing health.

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