Comments on: At Wilton’s Music Hall

By: Pauline Hawkes

Pauline Hawkes — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:58:17 +0000

Enjoyed the article especially after having visited Wilton’s about 10 years ago. However, there is an error in the article with respect to Annie Delemont – she was my great grandmother and certainly bigamously married my great grandfather but there was never any incest involved . She was gaoled for one day before her trial and when she came to court the Judge discharged her, believing her when she said she thought her first husband had divorced her and that she was free to re-marry. The newspaper report stated that ‘on hearing his Lordship’s remarks, the prisoner, who was a respectably dressed young woman of considerable personal attractions, burst into tears and said “Thank you, my Lord” ‘.

By: Joy Weese Moll (@joyweesemoll)

Joy Weese Moll (@joyweesemoll) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:12:41 +0000

Thanks! I loved learning about Wilton’s Music Hall.

By: Ann Barnard

Ann Barnard — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:31:55 +0000

I think the irate performer may have been called Peter Malloy; if you go on the theatre tour you’ll be told about the incident.

By: Carolyn Badcock - nee Hooper

Carolyn Badcock - nee Hooper — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:50:14 +0000

Well, Kate, your first instalment for the Gentle Author is just delightful. I love the Gooderham painting at the top!

I know you’ll be asked to fill in in the future.

Carolyn

By: Paul Woodhead

Paul Woodhead — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:00:48 +0000

I played here a couple of years ago for a wedding and played Champagne Charlie for the first time. It is Aaron awesome building and breathes the very spirit of its history.

By: Margaret Robertson

Margaret Robertson — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:28:47 +0000

I was so thrilled, that Wiltons got such a grand and deserved review, thanks to Kate Griffin. (I shall be reading her novel)

I stood in this building, some 15 years ago, and was filled with wonder, being a real devotee of all the ‘halls’. This music hall is a real and rare opportunity that MUST be preserved to our heritage for so many reasons, it is a legacy to those bygone artists who played there and of course to the many keen souls who mourn the loss of this art form.

Nothing should threaten the future of Wiltons.

Thank you Kate Griffins.

By: John Morrison

John Morrison — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:25:33 +0000

Fascinating interview. I first came to Wilton’s in the Broomhill Opera days and have been visiting ever since, mostly for theatre. I didn’t know the story of how Frances stepped in to rescue the building. Hats off to her!
I would love to know the name of the performer who was tried for murder after hitting an abusive audience member over the head. He should have a plaque somewhere, or perhaps an annual award named after him which actors could compete for at the Oliviers. ‘Best relationship with the audience’, perhaps???

By: JanieB

JanieB — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:11:07 +0000

I’m sure the ghosts of Les Enfants du Paradis are loudly applauding!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:31:40 +0000

What an inspiring and exciting story. I hope Frances Mayhew’s energy and enthusiasm for the project continues to drive her onward, and that, when the time comes, someone equally passionate will step into her shoes. And I must come and see it!

By: Alison Sye

Alison Sye — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:33:14 +0000

Another great post. I can’t believe I still haven’t been here, been on my list for years.