The Arts In Berwick -- Theatre
Pierrots at Spittal

The love-lorn Pierrot appeared first in Italy in the 1670s. He then turned up in English panto until ousted by 'clown'.

A troupe of singing Pierrots made their first appearance on the Isle of White in 1891 and the idea spread rapidly to other seaside resorts, completely replacing the minstrel acts that had previously dominated. The Pierrots were themselves eclipsed by more sophisticated revues, but were briefly revived on stage in '20s.

In 1983 a new troupe, The Pierrotters, was formed in Brighton. They have performed around British coasts ever since and appeared in Berwick in 1992.


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