Vaughan, Kate (c. 1852–1903)
Vaughan, Kate (c. 1852–1903)
English actress and dancer. Born Catherine Candellon c. 1850 or 1852; died in Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 21, 1903.
Debuted as a dancer (1870); had 1st success in Magic Toys at the Adelphi (1874), then appeared at Princess Theater and Drury Lane; was a headliner in burlesques at the Gaiety Theater in London (1876–83); for 2 years, worked with her own company, the Vaughan-Conway Comedy troupe, and inaugurated the modern school of skirt dancing, before performing on stage in the roles of Lady Teazle and Lydia Languish; sailed to Johannesburg, South Africa, in hopes of improving her declining health (1902).
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