The Carry On Girls
Gemma Ross
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: Fees typically start at £100 plus expenses at 45p per mile for talks over 15 miles away.
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 25th September 2023
- Tagged:
- Comedy | Womens History | Women In History | Film
Celebrating the women who shaped British Comedy. Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, or the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims; the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon; the Carry On Girls are stoic, sexy, and fiercely independent. In this celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed, some myths are debunked, but above all some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
Views: 515 | Enquiries: 0About Gemma Ross
Having been an English teacher for nearly 20 years, I have recently become an author in the field of Film and Television.
My latest book, The Carry On Girls, published by The History Press looks at the context of Women in Comedy from the famous franchise.
The focus of my talks looks at gender roles within Film and Television and I dive deeper into the social history of the subject matter. Whether you are looking for an inspirational talk about women in society and female comedians or a deeper dive into women in Literature, my skills as firstly a teacher and secondly as a historian will provide entertaining and insightful talks.
I also run workshops for creative writing with a focus on comedy.
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