In a time long before Panti Bliss, there was Danny La Rue. Born in Cork in 1927, La Rue - real name Daniel Patrick Carroll - paved the way for later drag performers, even receiving an OBE for his work in the entertainment industry. A pre-decriminalisation gay celebrity of Irish stock, it is a fitting weekend for Donal Fallon to look back at one of Ireland - and Britain’s - most beloved entertainers.
Hidden Histories: Danny La Rue
In a time long before Panti Bliss, there was Danny La Rue. Born in Cork in 1927, La Rue - real na...
13.12 30 Jun 2019
Hidden Histories: Danny La Rue
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