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Harry Gabriel " H. G. " Pélissier (27 April 1874 – 25 September 1913) was an English theatrical producer, composer, and satirist. He presented a number of theatrical productions during the Edwardian era, such as 'The Follies'.
H.G Pélissier - Edwardian composer, satirist and impresario, creator of the original Follies. Courtesy of V&A Museum, London. H.G Pélissier aka Harry, was a satirist, composer and founder of The Follies. A fast-living, funny and flamboyant personality who composed over 60 songs and whose show packed the Apollo Theatre, London from 1908 to 1912.
The first ever biography of H.G. Pélissier, satirist, composer and bohemian – one of the most famous Edwardians before WW1. A visionary forerunner of The Goons and Monty Python. Recommended in The Times Writers' Favourite Books of 2022 by Quentin Letts.
Harry Gabriel Pélissie r was an Edwardian satirist and composer who transformed British entertainment in the early 20th Century. The Follies, his ground-breaking act, paved the way for the modern revue. Performer to King Edward VII and admired by J.M. Barrie and George Bernard Shaw, his risqué shows were banned by the Censor’s office.
Davenport, Arthur (lyricists) Place of origin. London (published) Music sheet for The Follies Second Album of Songs composed by H. G. Pélissier, written by Arthur Davenport, published by Joseph Williams Limited, London, 1911.
H.G P é lissier - Edwardian composer, satirist and impresario, creator of the original Follies.
Artist information Sort name: Pelissier, H. G. Type: Person Gender: Male Born: 1874-04-27 Died: 1913-09-25 (aged 39) Area: United Kingdom Rating
