Uncle Mack's Minstrel Seaside Show
From the collection of
From the collection of
Enid Briggs' film captures an aspect of Bygone Britain that was once a regular feature of the seaside scene of the time. On an outdoor stage a troupe of minstrels perform their act while wearing 'blackface' make-up and Pierrot costumes. They sing and dance - individually and together while musicians play in the background. The audience watches the show sitting in deckchairs while the troupe also perform a sequence in drag - though retaining the 'blackface' make-up.