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Cooper, Millicent, c1900 - 1995

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: c1900 - 1995
  • Usage: 1937 - 1964

Biography

Millicent Cooper was a British multitalented variety performer, magician and quick costume change act.

Millicent became better known for his long-term stage partner with Milton Woodward, with whom she formed the magic act known as Woodward and Cooper.

Woodward and Cooper travelled around the music hall and variety theatres of the UK and Europe between 1937 and 1964 and became famous for their Woodward Wonderbar act, which gained them TV appearances in the early 1960s. The pair were stage partners until Milton's death in 1964.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008