Last of the Flamboyant Actor-Managers Leaves the Stage

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Charles Vance. David of Pavement Pounders was astonished during one of our guided walks to see Charles' image attached to a lamp post on The Leas. The picture, part of Strange Cargo's "Other Peoples' Photos" project dates from the time Charles ran a  seaside repertory company in Folkestone.
David worked for him as a designer over the years on several remarkable and eventful tours and at Sidmouth in Devon, one of the few remaining weekly reps. Working for Charles was a rite of passage. Often the key to later success was to get yourself sacked by him! The world will be a duller place without his energy and bravado.

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