Theatrical / Concert & Personal Appearances 1950S

Petula Clark - Theatrical / Concert & Personal Appearances 1950s

1950 seen as the elder sister, Barbara. She, too, Performances at 5:15 and 7:45 pm. acquits herself commendably. 1950 - February 21 - 26: “Q” Theatre, Kew Noel Howlett lends great strength to the 1950 - December 15: Grosvenor House Bridge, London (Play) Sauce For The young people as their kindly and amenable Hotel, London. (Charity Concert) In aid of Goose by Mary McLellan. Featuring an all father and the Conservative candidate, and National Association of Theatrical and Kine star cast : Petula Clark, Jane Hylton, David acts as a steadying interest very necessary to Employees (NATKE). Guest of honour was Evans, Marion Fawcett, Noel Howlett, the play's stability. David Evans is equally the Prime Minister. The after dinner cabaret Elizabeth Stewart, Patricia Russell and likeable and refreshing as young Roger included performances from George Robert Brown. (Programme and news Garth. He endows thee character with an Melachrino and the Empire Concert cuttings available.) attractive breeziness. Robert Brown does Orchestra, the Empire Singers, the Empire

good work as the stolid Labour candidate Girls, Frank Cook, Dolores Gray, Michael The Stage - February 16, 1950 torn between Socialistic principles and his Bentine, the Four Step Brothers, Petula Petula Clark is to make her stage debut at the attraction for his opponent's daughter. Clark, the Beverley Sisters, Vic Hyde and “Q” on Tuesday next in “Sauce For The Marion Fawcett supplies some good humour Bill Johnson. Bonar Colleano was the Goose,” a first play by Mary Outen, dealing as the maid Ellen, and Elizabeth Stewart and compẻre. (News cutting available.) in light vein with a British General Election. Patricia Russell supply charm as two smart Petula Clark, who is to play the younger 1951 young ladies. Willard Stoker's production daughter of the Conservative candidate, will 1951 - February 18: De Montfort Hall, assures that the piece is played at a good have the unusual experience of making her Leicester. (Variety Show) Presented by pace with an eye to detail. (News cutting first stage appearance more or less on her David Wood. (News cutting / advert available.) own doorstep. She was born at Ewell, lives available.) 1950 - May 24: Winter Gardens, at East Molesey and was educated at the 1951 - May 13: Winter Garden, Eastbourne. Bournemouth. (Variety Show) Petula Clark, Romanoff and St. Bernard Schools in (Variety Show) Presented by Harold Bruce Boyce, Derek Collier, Emilio and Surbiton. The play, which is set in the Fielding. Petula Clark (with Joe Henderson Peter Sellers. Performance at 8 pm. present day in a small country town during at piano), Jan Muzurus, Felix Vandyl, Adela (Handbill available.) the General Election, has a cast including Kotowska, Carroll Gibbons. Performance at 1950 - June 25: New Opera House, Noel Howlett as the Conservative candidate. 8 pm. (Handbill available.) Blackpool (Variety Show) Presented by Jane Hylton as his elder daughter, Robert 1951 - June 10: The Odeon, Southend-on- Harold Fielding. Danny Walters and the Brown as the prospective Labour candidate, Sea. (Variety Show) Presented by Harold Concert Orchestra, Douglas Maynard, Edith and David Evans as a wealthy young man. Fielding. Petula Clark (with Joe Henderson Lewin, The Arnaut Brothers, Mackenzie The producer will be Willard Stoker, whose at piano) with Semprini, Gilbert Harding, Jan Redi and Dorothy, Petula Clark and Lee recent London productions include “Fallen Muzurus, Freda Parry and her Ladies’ Choir. Lawrence. (Programme Available.) Angels” and “The Young and Fair.” (News Performance at 3:15 pm. (Handbill 1950 - September 3: White Rock Pavilion, cutting available.) available.) Hastings. (Concert) Petula Clark, Kathleen 1951 - August 2: Opera House, Jersey Stobart and her Orchestra featuring Franklyn The Stage - February 23, 1950 (Personal Appearance) in conjunction with Boyd. (Programme Available.) The “Q” - Sauce For The Goose Jersey’s Battle of Flowers. Performance at 1950 - November 5: Harringay Arena, On February 21 was presented here a play in 9:40 pm. (Programme available.) London. (Variety Show) Geraldo and His three acts and seven scenes by Mary Concert and Dance Orchestras with Guest 1952 McLellan entitled “Sauce For the Goose”. soloists Eve Boswell and Petula Clark. 1952 - February 17: De Montfort Hall, When the daughter of a political candidate Presented by Francis S. Gentle. (Programme Leicester. (Variety Show) Presented by falls for her father's opponent on the eve of available.) David Wood. Petula Clark, Harold Smart the General Election all sorts of 1950 - November 19: The Regal, Edmonton, Quartet, Archie Lewis. Performance at 6:30 complications can occur, and some of them London. (Variety Show) Featuring Joe Loss pm. do so in this first play by Mary McLellan. A and His Orchestra, Sonny Farrar and Petula 1952 - September 14: Opera House, more topical theme cannot be imagined for Clark. Blackpool. (Variety Show) Presented by production in this present week, although it 1950 - November 26: The Trocadero, Harold Fielding. Erik Ogden and the Concert is to be hoped that candidates in other London. (Variety Show) Featuring Sonny Orchestra, Harry Robbins, Roy Stevens, The constituencies do not take the campaign in Farrar, Joe Henderson and Petula Clark. Stargazers, The Hedley Ward Trio, Petula such leisurely fashion as the two in this play. Clark. Performances at 6:20 and 8:15 pm. We are introduced to the home of Sir Walter Sunday, November 26, 1950 1952 - September 29 (for 6 days): Futurist Rendell, the prospective Conservative Sunday Evening at the ‘Troc’ Theatre, Scarborough. (Variety Show) candidate, where he lives with his two The J. ARTHUR RANK Star PETULA Presented by Harold Fielding. (Programme daughters, Barbara and Jackie. Barbara is CLARK of film and radio fame (recording available.) engaged to young Lord Garth; but the arrival exclusively for Polygon Records) with Joe of James Vincent, the prospective Labour 1953 Henderson at the piano. Candidate, alters all this. The campaign of 1953 - October 12: Royal Hotel, London. Just 18, five feet high, brown hair and blue the heart then plays a more important part (Personal appearance.) The British Puppet eyes that twinkle, PET CLARK is today an than any election campaign, and although and Model Theatre Guild present Petula established star in many spheres. Her first little story is told, things sort themselves out Clark. Appearance at 3 pm. (News cutting broadcast was in 1942 - she has been very agreeably for Barbara and James and available.) featured since in many big shows “Way Jackie and Garth. Down South,” “Rhubarb Room,” etc. and 1954 This is a smart little trifle with witty dialogue next Sunday commences her own new B.B.C 1953 - February 14 - 21: “Q” Theatre, Kew and a freshness that compels interest, which features. This year she has won the Daily Bridge, London (Play) The Constant must not be taken too seriously although it Mail National Award for No. 1 Woman Star Nymph by Margaret Kennedy and Basil may be that more could be made of the of Television, being presented with the Dean. Featuring an all star cast : John original situation caused by the relationship Silver Microphone next Tuesday ; last Friday Gregson, Rosalinde Fuller, Jessica Dunning, of the two candidates. The play brings to the she started her own TV series. Her films Andre Mikhelson, Jill Browne, Petula Clark, stage for the first time actress Petula Clark, number over a dozen with starring roles in Guy Deghy, Patricia Owens, David Ritch, who, as Jackie, proves herself to be as the last five years and big plans are already Sandra Marsh, Elizabeth Kentish, Trevor successful in a live show as in the cinema. in hand for the New Year. Our Pet differs Reid, Erich Heath, John Grant, Louise Traill, This young actress has an engaging from the others not only an attractive little Keith Shepherd, David Scott and Julian personality and a vivaciousness which fits person but also a very versatile and talented Conn. (Programme, news cuttings, press right into the part, which she plays with the entertainer. The Troc is proud to ask you to release and production photograph assurance of a seasoned veteran. Another join us in giving her a big welcome. available.) recruit from the screen is Jane Hylton, who is

Daily Mail - February 17, 1954 Lovelies and Roy Castle. (Poster available.) Presented by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, PETULA CLARK, 21-year-old film, Bernard Miles, Johnny Stewart, Arthur 1957 television, and radio star who was very ill Worsley, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ Henderson, Sid 1957 - March 11 (for 6 days): Gaumont, last autumn, showed last night how lively Plummer, Les Mallini, Nick Lundon and Cheltenham. (Variety Show). she is again by blossoming ambitiously into Pam and Victor Seaforth. Performances 1957 - July 8 (for 6 days): The Capitol, a stage star in a revival of “The Constant nightly at 8 pm. (Handbill available.) Aberdeen. (Variety Show) Presented by Nymph” at the “Q” Theatre. 1958 - July 21 (for 6 days): Pier Pavilion, Harold Fielding. Norman Evans, Petula Apart from a brief role in the Frankie Llandudno. (Variety Show) Presented by Clark, Cranfield Smith, Three Brittons, Dru Howerd film “The Runaway Bus,” it was her Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Bernard & Dijon, Victor Seaforth and Johnny & first public appearance since she came out of Miles, Arthur Worsley, Ken Morris & Joan Suma Lamonte. Performances nightly at 7:45 hospital last December after two operations - Savage, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ Henderson, Les pm. (Handbill available.) the first for appendicitis and the second for Mallini, Victor Seaforth and Nick Lundon & 1957 - July 22 (for 6 days): The Winter subsequent complications. Pam. (Handbill available.) Gardens, Bournemouth. (Variety Show) Now the red-haired girl who until last year 1958 - August 4 (for 6 days): Presented by Presented by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, had never had a day’s illness is her old self Harold Fielding. (Variety Show) Petula Chic Murray and Maidie, Al Koran, again. Last night she sealed her recovery by Clark, Ken Morris and Joan Savage, Johnny Cranford Smith, Billy ‘Uke’ Scott, The Blue playing the most exacting and dramatic part Stewart, Arthur Worsley, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ Notes and The Sonataires. Performances of her career. Henderson, Les Mallini, Nick Lundon & nightly at 6:10 and 8:30 pm. (Handbill Sold out Pam, Victor Seaforth. (Handbill available.) available.) It was the part created in 1926 by Edna Best 1958 - August 11 (for 6 days): The Winter 1957 - July 29 (for 6 days): The Pavilion, of an innocent waif who breaks her heart Gardens, Bournemouth. (Variety Show) Torquay. (Variety Show) Presented by over a married composer; and except for a Presented by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Chic Murray comedy at the same “Q” Theatre four years Bernard Miles, Arthur Worsley, Ken Morris and Maidie, Al Koran, Cranford Smith, Billy ago, it was Miss Clark’s first stage venture. and Joan Savage, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ ‘Uke’ Scott, The Blue Notes and Marie de Her name, combined with the equally Henderson, Les Mallini, Victor Seaforth and Vere Trio. Performances twice nightly at 6 famous film name of John Gregson and, Nick Lundon & Pam. (Handbill available.) and 8 pm. (Handbill available.) possibly a nostalgic interest in the once 1958 - August 18 (for 6 days): Winter 1957 - August 5 (for 6 days): The Winter shocking and now rather faded bohemianism Gardens, Margate. (Variety Show) Presented Gardens, Margate. (Variety Show) Presented of the play, sold out the theatre for the by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Bernard by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Chic evening and most of the week. Miles, Arthur Worsley, Ken Morris and Joan Murray and Maidie, Al Koran, Cranford Miss Clark’s performance last night showed Savage, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ Henderson, Les Smith, Billy ‘Uke’ Scott, The Blue Notes that for all her screen maturity, she still has Mallini, Victor Seaforth, Nick Lundon & and Francois and Zandra. Performances far to go on stage; and as she has plenty of Pam and Leslie Wheeler and The Winter nightly at 8 pm. (Handbill available.) time in which to go there she should worry. Garden Orchestra. (Handbill available.) 1957 - August 19 (for 6 days): Pier Pavilion, It was a brisk performance, and in its jerky Llandudno. (Variety Show) Presented by 1959 way and appealing one, but it seldom caught Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Chic Murray 1959 - July 20 (for 6 days): The Capitol, the real tragedy of a child lost in the woods and Maidie, Al Koran, Cranford Smith, Billy Aberdeen. (Variety Show) Presented by of adult love. ‘Uke’ Scott, The Blue Notes and Francois Harold Fielding. Vic Oliver, Petula Clark, John Gregson underplayed her hapless idol and Zandra. Performances nightly at 8 pm. Stan White, Vanda Vale, Anthony Verner, in the manner of one who had made too (Handbill available.) George Meaton, The Chequers, Godfrey many films in a row. 1957 - August 26 (for 6 days): The Winter James, Ety Van Veen Duo and Karen & 1955 Gardens, Bournemouth. (Variety Show) Sheila Roy. (Handbill available.) 1955 - July 7: Opera House, Blackpool. Presented by Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, 1959 - December 24 (for 3 weeks): (Variety Show) Presented by Harold Chic Murray and Maidie, Al Koran, Gaumont, Southampton. (Pantomime) Fielding. Cranford Smith, Billy ‘Uke’ Scott, The Blue Humpty Dumpty. Featuring an all star cast : 1955 - August 7: Opera House, Blackpool. Notes and The Sonataires. Performances Guest James, Rosamund Dickson, Ronald (Variety Show) Presented by Harold nightly at 6:10 and 8:30 pm. (Handbill Richards, Tommy Cooper, Petula Clark, Fielding. available.) Edmund Hockridge, Betty Jumel, Frank 1955 - October 2: Opera House, Blackpool. Cariello, Eva Kenney and Derek Roy. 1958 (Variety Show) Presented by Harold Presented by Bernard Delfont. Performances 1958 - January 20 (for 28 days): Palace Fielding. daily at 7:15. Matinees: Wednesday and Theatre, London. (Variety Show) Presented Saturday at 2:15. (Handbill and Programme 1956 by Bernard Delfont. Harold Collins and The available.) 1956 - August 19: Opera House, Blackpool. Orchestra, The John Tiller Girls, Ugo

(Variety Show) Presented by Harold Frediani, King Brothers, Tony Fayne and

Fielding. David Evans, Petula Clark, Nadia Nerina, 1956 - August 26: Opera House, Blackpool. The Skylons, Harry Worth and Frankie (Variety Show) Presented by Harold Vaughan. (Photo available.) Fielding. 1958 - March 31 (for 6 days): Odeon, 1956 - September 2: Opera House, Southend-on-Sea. (Variety Show). Presented Blackpool. (Variety Show) Presented by by Harold Fielding. Jimmy Edwards, Petula Harold Fielding Clark, Harriott & Evans, Daisy May, The 1956 - September 24 (for 6 days): Granada, Twelve Joan Davis Dancers, Allen Bros & Shrewsbury. (Variety Show) Presented by June, Judy Bruce and The Skylons. (Poster Harold Fielding. Norman Evans, Petula available.) Clark, The Five Skyliners, Betty Jumel, 12 1958 - June 23 (for 6 days): Pier Pavilion, John Tiller Girls, Johnny & Suma Lamonte Llandudno. (Variety Show) Presented by and Victor Seaforth. Performances twice Harold Fielding. Petula Clark, Arthur nightly at 6:15 and 8:35 pm. (Handbill Worsley, Johnny Stewart, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ available.) Henderson, Sid Plummer, Nick Lundon and 1956 - October 15 (for 6 days): Manchester Pam, Victor Seaforth and Les Mallini. Hippodrome. (Variety Show) Presented by Performances nightly at 8 pm. (Handbill Peter Webster. Petula Clark, Joe ‘Mr. Piano’ available.) Henderson, Jimmy James, Jimmy Clitheroe, 1958 - July 7 (for 6 days): The Winter Sandow Sisters, Trio Vedette, Orchard Room Gardens, Bournemouth. (Variety Show)

Petula Clark’s appearances in the UK throughout the 50s are well documented within the collection through concert handbills and posters, photographs, contracts of engagement, news cuttings and theatre programmes. If you have a particular request regarding material within the collection, e-mail: [email protected] for further information.

Above: Original contracts of engagement issued Above: Original theatre posters form part of the by Harold Fielding and signed by Petula Clark. extensive collection.

Above: The archive houses an impressive collection of original handbills, many featuring Petula Clark, top-of-the-bill.