One of life's great charmers: A biography of Charles Kay Sporting legend and well-loved Edwardian comedian 1870 -1928
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A biography by Michael Fairley ofCharles Kay 1870 - 1928.Son of a clergyman, accomplished sportsman, Olympic gold medallist, public houselandlord, variety artist, song writer, comedian and humourist, pantomime villain, socialite- and serial adulterer.Charles Kay, also known at various times as Charles Beachcroft Kay, C BKay, Charles Beachy Kay Beachcroft, C B K Beachcroft, and even as JackTrent, was a larger than life character who seemed to excel at prettywelleverything that he did, whether at being a 'Gentleman ofIndependent means', a sporting legend who played at County level forDevon in cricket, hockey and rugby, an Olympic Gold Medallist, arespected baritone singer, acting as 'mine host' and entertainer at allkinds of local Devon events and venues, a regular gambler, landlord orlicensee of various Devon public houses and, eventually, becoming awell-known Music Hall variety artist, song writer, comedian, actor and touring theatrecompany manager who played at venues throughout the UK, South Africa, Australia andNew Zealand for more than twenty years.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0954396723
ISBN13:9780954396725
Release Date:June 2015
Publisher:Mifair Publishing
Length:94 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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