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William Roache wearing a mini dress for John Bowens play, "The Disorderly Women
William Roache wearing a mini dress for John Bowens play, " The Disorderly Women, " at the Stables Theatre Club in London, England on 3rd November 1970.
William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, the schoolteacher in Coronation Street, searched the better womens dress shops recently for a mini dress but had no luck because as he says London shops have gone almost midi and maxi and the few minis still left aren t frilly enough. So with the help of his wife, actress Anna Cropper he bought a mini costing 17 guineas and cut it up to size. He needs this mini for a scene in a new stage play called Disorderly Women. He plays Pentheus, a King with a problem. The women of his kingdom are lured by unseen force into the mountains. Any woman who goes to investigate stays there, so Pentheus is persuaded to dress himself up as a woman and go into the mountains to find out whats happening. 3rd November 1970
Charlie Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 70 10437
Media ID 21763381
© Mirrorpix
Bill Roache Drag In Character Mini Dress Play 1970
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.3cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when William Roache, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, defied fashion norms and donned a mini dress for John Bowens' play "The Disorderly Women". Taken on November 3rd, 1970 at the Stables Theatre Club in London, England, this image showcases Roache's bold choice to step outside of traditional gender roles. Intriguingly enough, Roache faced difficulty finding a suitable mini dress from women's clothing stores in London. With the assistance of his wife, actress Anna Cropper, he purchased a mini dress for £17 and tailored it to fit him perfectly. This attention to detail highlights Roache's commitment to portraying his character Pentheus convincingly. "The Disorderly Women" tells the story of Pentheus, a troubled king whose female subjects mysteriously disappear into the mountains. In an attempt to uncover the truth behind their disappearance, Pentheus disguises himself as a woman and ventures into the unknown. The scene captured in this photograph is undoubtedly one of great significance within the play. Preserved by Charlie Ley through Memory Lane Prints, this image serves as both a testament to Roache's versatility as an actor and an intriguing glimpse into fashion trends during that era. It reminds us that art has always pushed boundaries and challenged societal expectations – even on stage at small theater clubs like Stables Theatre Club back in 1970s London.
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