@billyrough.bsky.social
Art Historian/Lecturer at University of St Andrews. 19th & 20th century British Art, Music Hall, and Theatre. Occasional folkie / concertina player. Instagram: roughs_drafts
A muscular, mythical figure holds a mirror, standing between dark curtains with stars in the background.
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
Great visit, and wonderful archive!
20.10.2025 18:24 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert
18.10.2025 12:07 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall
17.10.2025 18:26 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#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
Joe McLaren's fabulous cover for Everything Will Swallow You
A close up of the small tear on this first edition of Everything Will Swallow You
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
08.08.2025 06:21 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
07.08.2025 12:04 — 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1
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
06.08.2025 14:34 — 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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!
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#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
Still planning the walk!
30.05.2025 18:43 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Not sure if it will help with any sales, but recommended your books in our @uniofstandrews.bsky.social newsletter today 👍🏻
30.05.2025 18:39 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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
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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...
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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...
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A perfect warm up for #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025 on Fri 16th May with food & drink theme…port wine sangarees all round for us, please
23.04.2025 12:12 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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
22.04.2025 07:18 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
The cover of my book Ring The Hill
The back cover of my book Ring The Hill
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)..
18.04.2025 09:29 — 👍 151 🔁 48 💬 89 📌 7
