Hodson Family, Active c1850 - 1980
Biography
The Hodson Family owned a portable theatre company, founded by Joseph "Joe" Charles Hodson and his wife Emma. The Hodson family were based in Sheffield and travelled their theatre around Yorkshire from the middle of the nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. These two enterprising actors founded a family dynasty of variety and entertainment, which continued for three generations.
The Hodson Portable Theatre Company was comprised of extended family including Emma's brother Alf Taylor, son Joe Randal, and daughters Henrietta, Emma and Gertrude. They presented melodramas, dramatic sketches, variety turns and pantomime sketches for nearly a century.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Central Hall Liberal Club Poster, c1920 - 1929
Settle. Hodson’s Dramatic and Variety Company, Various Plays. Printed by Robert Riley, Printer, Russell Street, Wednesbury.
Empire Poster, c1930 - 1939
Mountain Ash, South Wales. Henry Milnes Presents the famous Revue ‘Mixed Grill’, Including Joe Hodson, Douglas Ross, Delma & Ray Roller-skating wonders, 8 Patricia Girls, John Terry operatic vocalist, Madge Della, Edith Dene, Lonsdale & Vivian ‘those Pleasant Personalities’. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Phillips Bros., Theatrical Printers, Aberaman, Aberdare.
Hodson Family Collection
Photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes, memoirs and other items relating to the Hodson family travelling theatre. Also includes family history research material.
Hodson’s Comedy Theatre Poster, 14 May 1923
In Mr Papworth’s Field, South Kirkby. Jane Shore Historical Drama, Zoe The Octoroon Girl American Drama, The Tomboy songs and dances with Miss A Wynn and Joe Hodson, The Romance of Terrance O’Moore Irish play with Mr Geo Wynn and Miss Lavender Lee, A Race for Love Thriller, Babes in the Wood, A Fighting son of Belgium War Drama followed by Screaming sketch ‘Doctor cut ‘em up. Blue type on white background. Mon and Tues 21st and 22nd May-Aladdin and his wonderful lamp.
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