Lecture
Patrick Bade
Great Monologists: Ruth Draper, Bea Lillie and Joyce Grenfell
Summary
This talk will explore the art of the monologue as exemplified by three legendary performers - Ruth Draper, Bea Lillie and Joyce Grenfell. Each of these talented women created extraordinarily vivid and believable characters.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.