Tiddly Om Pom! Music Hall & Variety at the Seaside An online event hosted by The Cleethorpes Promenados in collaboration with the British Music Hall Society Step into the world of seaside entertainment - where the lights of the pier met the magic of the stage.
As part of the Empire Theatre, Cleethorpes – 130th Anniversary Project, this special online event explores the rich history of music hall and variety at the British seaside, from the Edwardian touring circuits to the post-war revival of live entertainment.
Using the Empire Theatre as our lens, we’ll journey through:
The performers who travelled from town to town
The programmes that delighted seaside audiences
The changing fortunes of live entertainment — from music hall to variety, and beyond
Featuring contributions from members of the British Music Hall Society, alongside imagery, stories, and discussion, this promises to be a lively and insightful evening.
🎥 Online via Zoom 📅 Wednesday 22 April ⏰ 7.15pm - 8.30pm
💛 Pay What You Can All proceeds will be shared between the British Music Hall Society and The Cleethorpes Promenados, supporting ongoing heritage work.
Drawing on archival research and specialist knowledge from members of the British Music Hall Society, the evening will shine a light on the women who toured Britain’s coastal towns - performers whose lives were shaped by travel, resilience and the unique culture of seaside entertainment.
The session forms part of the Empire Theatre 130 programme, connecting Cleethorpes to a national conversation about music hall history, women performers and popular entertainment.
Pay What You Can All proceeds will be shared between the British Music Hall Society and The Cleethorpes Promenados, supporting ongoing heritage work