Oh We Do Like to Be Beside The Seaside
Tony created an exhibition called “Oh We Do Like to Be Beside The Seaside” about Pierrots with Heritage Lottery Fund
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Tony Lidington
Knowledge Exchange Awards
Shortlisted for the ‘Knowledge Exchange Awards’ for ‘The Seaside Follies’ – The University of Exeter’s inaugural KE Awards in 2022
Publications
Publications ‘Don’t Forget the Pierrots! The complete history of British seaside pierrot troupes and concert parties Tony’s monograph ‘Don’t Forget
Commedia del Arte – the roots of Pantomime and Pierrots
Commedia del Arte. The Italian Renaissance show-form, usually performed by travelling players, inspired and influenced the characters we know as
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Consultancy
Consultancy Tony and Promenade Promotions regularly undertake consultation processes both for professional organisations and community groups. Please contact us to
Theatre
Theatre An experienced writer, director and performer, over the last number of years Tony has created a number of critically
Radio
Radio Tony is an experienced broadcaster and has written and presented a number of radio series for BBC Radio 4,
Pantomime
Tony been making Pantomime for a very long time. Tony has produced, written and directed Pantos for many historic venues including Leeds
Teaching
Teaching and Educational projects Promenade Promotions can design and deliver specially tailored projects for a wide range of education institutions.
Research
Research interests My primary research interest is in the field of British popular entertainment forms and how they may be
Television
Tony Lidington appears on the Television every now and then as an expert on seaside and popular entertainment. Tony has
Red Riding Hood & the Big Bad Pig
Red Riding Hood & the Big Bad Pig – For Christmas 2023, Tony was the pantomime consultant, working with Nick
Covid Performance Reporting
Prom-Prom was the only live performance troupe to perform non-stop throughout both lockdowns – as a small-scale, light-footed, al fresco company who
Promoting Dr Lidington
https://player.vimeo.com/video/318336799 Dr Tony Lidington – television showreel (LowRes) from Uncle Tacko on Vimeo Tony Lidington has regularly presented on both
Rediscovering the Pierrots of Llandudno
Rediscovering the Pierrots of Llandudno A large, Heritage Lottery Fund project, working in collaboration with ‘Venue Cymru’ and the communities
Seaside Follies Website
Prom-Prom has created a sister website called Seaside Follies which is dedicated to the history and art of Pierrots and
Picture Postcard Monthly
This article is being reconstructed, please await updates. Picture Postcard Monthly article “A treasure trove of joy and rapture –
Resorting to the Coast
Resorting to the Coast A collaboration with The Grand Theatre of Lemmings investigating the seaside performance heritage of the Tendring
Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington at The Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 2nd Dec 2017 – 7th Jan 2018. Co-written and Directed by Tony Lidington.
Who Do You Think You Are? for BBC1, Wall to Wall Productions
Who Do You Think You Are? for BBC1, Wall to Wall Productions Tony was the expert on seaside entertainment, giving
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Sickert for SkyArts and 7Wonder Productions
Sickert’ for SkyArts, 7Wonder Productions Tony was the expert on popular entertainment giving advice to Gus Casely Hayford (director of
Tony Lidington receives his PhD, May 2017
Dr Tony Lidington received his PhD for his study of the itinerant British Showman in May 2017 Tony was awarded
The Magic Lanternist: “’Lucky Dicky Crangle & the Cinnabar Moth’ – peepshows past & present”
“Lucky Dicky Crangle & the Cinnabar Moth” – peepshows past & present. Tony Lidington Man of your readers will know
A Million Pictures – “A Fantastical Phantasmagorical Phenomenon for the Twenty-First Century – ghosts, gauzes and grandiloquence.”
“A Fantastical Phantasmagorical Phenomenon for the Twenty-First Century – ghosts, gauzes and grandiloquence.” Dr Tony Lidington considers the possibilities and
There Will Be Fun
There Will Be Fun In 2017 Tony Lidington performed in ‘There Will Be Fun’ – an animated exhibition for The
Lonely Hearts Club
In 2017 Tony directed Lonely Hearts Club, by Luke Barnes, for Unity Theatre Liverpool: a new play about a young
Jack & The Beanstalk
Jack & The Beanstalk 2015 5th December 2015 to 3rd January 2016 Our reviews speak for themselves! The press have
Punch & Judy May Fayre, Covent Garden 2015
Punch & Judy May Fayre, Covent Garden 2015 In May 2015, Tony MC’d as Mr Punch at the Covent Garden
Clowning Around on BBC 4 Extra
Clowning Around on 4 Extra From the BBC Radio 4 Extra website: Tony Lidington traces the role of the clown
Cinderella
Cinderella 2013 Cinderella – one of the oldest pantomime stories of all – was the perfect choice for the
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots 2014 Puss in Boots wowed audiences of all generations with its fast-paced plot, foot-tappingly catchy songs and
Joe Smith & His Waxworks
Joe Smith & His Waxworks This was another BBC Radio 4 commission made by Pier Productions. I adapted “Joe Smith
Jack and the Beanstalk, Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond 2015
Jack and the Beanstalk, Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond 9th December 2015 Jack and the Beanstalk, Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond “TRADITIONAL
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‘The Banker’s Progress’: A Peepshow in Three Parts – Coming Soon!
‘The Raree Man’s Peepshow’ is Tony Lidington’s latest venture into the world of historical, nonsensical popular entertainments: like ‘Uncle Tacko’s Flea Circus’
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Programme notes on Joey – King of Clowns & Dan Leno – The King’s Jester
Programmme notes on Joey – King of Clowns & Dan Leno – The King’s Jester Joey – King of Clowns
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Wartime Entertainment – 2 year project announced
We shall be working with Doorstep Arts & Torbay Council on a 2-year project exploring wartime entertainments – pierrot troupes,
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Clifford Essex Pierrot. Article for Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar (BMG) magazine
Clifford Essex – My Pierrot Hero I first started exploring the history of pierrots and concert parties when I was
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The Showman’s Parson
The Showman’s Parson – Memoirs of the Reverend Thomas Horne Tony recently recorded “The Showman’s Parson: Tales from the Memoirs
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK (formally called RADAR) Tony Lidington has been a regular workshop leader for RADAR’s (Royal Association for Awareness
The Victorian Clown
The Victorian Clown James Frowde’s memoirs – taken from the book ‘The Victorian Clown’ by Jacky Bratton and Ann Featherstone
Oh What A Lovely Pier!
Oh What A Lovely Pier! Tony celebrates the Great Days of the West Pier, Brigton in his 1995 BBC Radio
Exeter University
Exeter University Showmanship with Exeter University performances at Royal Albert Museum (RAMM), Exeter Barnum & wife in front of the
Voices – Accessible & Responsive Healthcare
Voices. 2006 “Voices” was a project commissioned by the Healthcare Commission which targeted homeless men in Bradford. We used digital
Smuggler’s Gold
Smuggler’s Gold Tony directed “Smuggler’s Gold” in 2011, written by Jonnie Croose for outdoor rural touring by The Common Players.
Bradford Access to Community Care
Bradford Access to Community Care Promenade Promotions has worked with Bradford Access to Community Care (BACC) on several awareness-raising initiatives
Big Charlie
Big Charlie Written by J.H.Williams. Abridged and read by Tony Lidington. A 5-part series for BBC Radio 4 Producer: David
An Audience with Max Wall
An Audience with Max Wall An Audience with Max Wall is a 5 part series adapted & performed by Tony
Dorchester Festival
Dorchester Festival Tony Lidington programmed the outdoor and street activities at the Dorchester Festival in both 2010 & 2012
Social Enterprise Support
Social Enterprise Support Social Enterprise support – from 2008-2011, Tony Lidington was the ‘cluster leader’ for more than 100 Yorkshire-based,
Up Frankie!
Up Frankie! Tony directed this show for Angus & Ross Theatre in 2010 about Frankie Howerd, written by Stuart Fortey
Bradford Mela
Bradford Mela Between 2006 & 2010, Promenade Promotions programmed and managed the family and street entertainments for Bradford Mela –
Babes In The Wood
Babes In The Wood. 2012 ‘Babes in the Wood’ is one of the oldest of pantomime stories – beginning life
Mother Goose
Mother Goose 2010 Directed by: Tony Lidington Written by: Andrew Pollard Starring Dominic Goodwin as Mother Goose. For the first
Gripping Yarns
Gripping Yarns Tony Lidington recently directed 12 monologues at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). 72 performances were given over
Kings of Cloth of Gold
Kings of Cloth of Gold Tony Lidington’s play ‘Kings of Cloth of Gold’ with Angus & Ross Theatre Company premiered
Joey – King of Clowns
Joey – King of Clowns A story of English clowning and comedy. Autumn 2007 Joseph Grimaldi was the greatest pantomimist
Dan Leno – The King’s Jester
Dan Leno – The King’s Jester Spring 2011 Written and performed by Tony LidingtonDirected by Dominic Goodwin Producers: Georgian Theatre
4 Extra at the British Seaside
4 Extra at the British Seaside Seaside entertainer Tony Lidington takes a trip to Brighton for Radio 4 Extra and
Pierrot Hero: The Memoirs of Clifford Essex
Pierrot Hero: The Memoirs of Clifford Essex A three part series, about Clifford Essex, who founded the first ever Pierrot Troupe
Skipton Bees
Skipton Bees Promenade Promotions has regularly been in involved in the development of creative community consultation processes such as in
The Pierrotters
The Pierrotters Since 1983 The Pierrotters have provided riotous family entertainment to audiences up and down Britain’s balmy coast. Totally
Clifford Essex
Clifford Essex Tony is writing another series for BBC Radio 4, commissioned by Pier Productions about the first ever Pierrot
The Byng Ballads
The Byng Ballads by Tony Lidington A 3-part story about the life of Douglas Byng – the celebrated female impersonator
An Audience with Grimaldi
An Audience with Grimaldi Starring Tony Lidington An Audience with Grimaldi: four 15 minute episodes broadcast on ol’ BBC Radio
The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall
The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall “The Curiosities of the Egyptian Hall” – 1 of 3 fictional tales about ‘The
An Audience with Dan Leno
An Audience with Dan Leno A 5 part series adapted & performed by Tony Lidington for BBC Radio 4 recorded
May Contain Nuts
May Contain Nuts (2006) Tony Lidington, Mike Bettison & Gacko in “May Contain Nuts” – a Christmas rural tour in