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.
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Hodson Family Collection
Photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes, memoirs and other items relating to the Hodson family travelling theatre. Also includes family history research material.
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