THE ROLLS REVUE
It’s believed that the Town of Monmouth staged a Concert at the Rolls Hall on Saturday 17 December 1910, as a tribute to Charles Rolls and to celebrate his achievements.
During the first week of June, OCT put the clock back a century to re-
The Rolls Revue was a traditional ‘End Of The Pier’ show, a perfect piece of good British fun for a summer’s evening.
The Rolls family were well known for their thespian activities at The Hendre, with regular theatrical performances by professional actors and members of the family.
Edwardian etiquette recognised the need to be seen to be worthy of one’s place in society.
Living beyond one’s means enabled the necessary appearance. “Nothing succeeds like excess!”
In this year, the centenary of the death of Charles Rolls, it’s been my privilege to welcome our audiences to this OCT production, the Rolls Revue.
Charles Rolls was one of those colourful, attractive, inventive and adventurous characters of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Some of these aspects of Charles’s life were part of our show, which included appearances from leading characters, inventors and politicians of his time.
My thanks go to those who have put together this creative entertainment and those responsible for the music and dance routines, directions, writing, costumes, stage management, sound, lighting and Front of House.
Finally our thanks go to you, our audience, for supporting this production. To keep up with news about future OCT productions, please keep visiting our website!
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Off Centre Theatre’s Chairman, Brian Pearce
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Charles Stewart Rolls was the son of Lord Llangattock, and his family home was near Monmouth. His short but eventful life marked the beginning of a new era. A time of change, of the motor car, radio, cinema and the age of airborne flight. Rich and adventurous, Charles Rolls brought style and flair to make an indelible mark on this new world.
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