Male impersonator, soubrette and headliner at all the majortheatres, not to mention a wealthy property owner whoperformed a daring rescue at sea, Nelly Power was a force tobe reckoned with. But life was not a bed of roses for ourheroine; her disastrous marriage and scandalous divorce wereplayed out in the popular press, she was brazenly usurped bythe next teenage sensation and her end was both sad andpremature. That "teenage sensation" was, of course, the soonto be "Queen of the Music Hall", Marie Lloyd. In the true spiritof all comedy, which is based on tragedy, Nelly tells her storywith amusing anecdotes and a wry sense of humour.This is a funny yet poignant tale that views the social history ofthe 19th century through the subversive lens of music hall andthe story of one amazing woman. The play is punctuated withwell-known music hall songs. All together now& "the audience&. witness the powerful presence of a starperformer" - Mark Aspen Reviews "intricate, delicate dialogue, delivered to perfection with heart-breaking warmth" - Mumble Theatre Press "(Lottie Walker) makes a very believable character ofsomeone I'd never heard of and would like to know moreabout" - Edinburgh Evening News
