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Can Can Dancers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990
Filename: TRURI-2017-5-236.tiff
Size: 4069 x 2311 (28.2MB)
Date: 21st July 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.406021, -4.675068
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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Can Can Dancers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990
An evening of song and dance held in Lostwithiel church hall culminated in a Folies Bergere routine by St Mabyn Young Farmers. The can can dancers were coached by the evenings organiser, Patsy Nicholls, far left. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.236
Media ID 15238498
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
Music Bow Tie Bowler Hats Braces Cabaret Can Can Cancan Petticoats
EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the vibrant spirit of a bygone era, this print transports us back to an unforgettable evening of song and dance in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. It was March 1990 when the charming church hall became alive with the electrifying energy of St Mabyn Young Farmers' Folies Bergere routine. In this remarkable image, we witness a group of talented can can dancers adorned in their finest attire - bow ties, petticoats, bowler hats, and braces - ready to dazzle the audience with their exuberant performance. Standing proudly on the far left is Patsy Nicholls, the evening's organizer and coach for these spirited performers. The photographer Jonathan Barker skillfully captures not only their impeccable costumes but also their sheer joy as they prepare to take center stage. The anticipation is palpable; you can almost hear the lively music that accompanied their energetic movements. This photograph serves as a delightful memento of an enchanting night filled with cabaret-style entertainment and infectious melodies. It embodies both the rich cultural heritage of Cornwall and the timeless allure of cancan dancing. Displayed at Royal Cornwall Museum, this print invites viewers to immerse themselves in a moment frozen in time – celebrating community spirit and artistic expression. A testament to passion and dedication, it reminds us that even within small towns like Lostwithiel extraordinary talent thrives.
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