Monkman, Phyllis (1892–1976)
Monkman, Phyllis (1892–1976)
English theatrical ballet dancer. Born Jan 8, 1892, in London, England; died 1976.
Made debut as child performer in pantomimes at Prince of Wales Theatre (c. 1904); performed at Gaiety Theatre where she was featured in The Belle of Mayfair (1907), The Quaker Girl (1910), The Monte Carlo Girl (1912), and others; was principal dancer at Alhambra Theater (1913–16), dancing opposite Harry Pilcer in 5064 Gerrard and Keep Smiling!; appeared in numerous West End musicals, including See-Saw (1912), The Sunshine Sisters (1930), and several editions of The Co-Optomists; retired as a dancer (c. 1935), but continued to work as comedian thereafter.
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