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Dr Rough, FSAScot

@billyrough

Art Historian/Lecturer at University of St Andrews. 19th & 20th century British Art, Music Hall, and Theatre. Occasional folkie / concertina player. Instagram: roughs_drafts

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Tea With Judi Dench National treasure Dame Judi Dench invites her friend, Sir Kenneth Branagh, for tea at her Surrey home. They swap star-studded stories from their…

Great stories about filming this production on this: www.sky.com/watch/progra...

25.01.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwback to September 2025, in the latest @musichallsociety.bsky.social β€˜Call Boy’, with a little piece about the excellent #MusicHall themed β€˜Wax Fruit’ book launch at BAaD Glasgow

Follow @waxfruittvseries on Instagram for more updates!

@jamiemacdougall.bsky.social

24.01.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in online study?

Join us for a fascinating series of short courses covering subjects such as the History of Scottish Design with @vadundee.bsky.social, Women and Modern Art, and AI in the GLAM sector!

Starting 12 January 2026.

Book now!

πŸ‘‰ www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

11.12.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A muscular, mythical figure holds a mirror, standing between dark curtains with stars in the background.

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 πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ

Take our Halloween quiz, if you dare πŸ‘‰ https://3081ca794b59.quillforms.app/forms/art-quiz-halloween

πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨ William Blake (1757–1827) πŸ“· Tate

24.10.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Great visit, and wonderful archive!

20.10.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Posters from our wonderful Cyrus Dare Collection #musichall

17.10.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#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

17.10.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Joe McLaren's fabulous cover for Everything Will Swallow You

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

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.

08.10.2025 10:11 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 133 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 8
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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.

06.09.2025 19:34 πŸ‘ 1022 πŸ” 290 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 10
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Remembering #otd d.1856 Fulham, British actress, singer & impresario Madame Vestris, pioneer of cross-dressing 'belt n breeches' roles & independent female business management πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3Z18zPz @youngalison.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @theatreresearch.bsky.social

08.08.2025 06:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Getting ready for our very 1st SOLD OUT β€˜Archive on Show’ event today at our new home @lambetharchives.bsky.social
#MusicHall #Variety #archive

07.08.2025 09:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜In the Limelight’ at the Water Rats on October 21, 2025. Booking link: buff.ly/KcC0Rtu

06.08.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Dynasty on Stage:Part Two: Joseph Cowell in America (1821-43) - Anthony Binns Chapter 1 (Continued): The Life of Joe Cowell (1792-1863) Part Two: Joe Cowell in America (1821-43) The Park Theatre, New York 1821 Joseph Cowell and his young wife sailed the Atlantic for approximate...

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 πŸ‘‰
bit.ly/4eWBhrF
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @roadsw9.bsky.social @victorianlondon.bsky.social

17.07.2025 05:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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14.07.2025 07:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my favourite #folk things - and found close to where my family crofted too!

Adopt the β€˜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

10.07.2025 11:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.07.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Z18zPz
@musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social @billyrough.bsky.social @intothelimelight.bsky.social

03.06.2025 05:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Still planning the walk!

30.05.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not sure if it will help with any sales, but recommended your books in our @uniofstandrews.bsky.social newsletter today πŸ‘πŸ»

30.05.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wonderful end to an excellent #musichallvarietyday 2025!

Laughs a plenty at β€˜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

16.05.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.05.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜Duck Soup’.

Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

Generously supported by @musichallsociety.bsky.social

16.05.2025 10:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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! πŸ˜‰

Free but booking required! linktr.ee/dundeemusich...

#MHVD2025 #FoodAndDrink

@musichallsociety.bsky.social

16.05.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

12.05.2025 09:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The History of Scottish Design in Six Objects - In partnership with the University of St Andrews A brand new online course with the University of St Andrews and V&A Dundee

Very excited about our new fully online short course! A collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social : β€˜History of Scottish Design in Six Objects’

Spread the word!

www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...

@uniofstandrews.bsky.social

12.05.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

30.04.2025 20:02 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.04.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0