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Early Revues

Photos and short info on some of Shirley Bassey's first professional revue engagements.
 

Memories of Al Jolson 1953

 
Shirley Bassey made her début as a professional performer 1953 at the Grand Theatre in Luton with the age of 16. "Memories of Al Jolson" was headlined by comedian Al Read, and Shirley Bassey was in the chorus.
 

Hot From Harlem 1953/54

This was the second professional engagement for Shirley Bassey, and she did it for five months. She stopped, because she didn't liked show business, and became pregnant with her daughter Sharon. Read what Shirley Bassey said about this show in the article She that plays the queen.
 

Jack Hylton Presents Al Read in a New Glamorous Laughter Revue! 'Such is Life'

First performance in the Adelphi Theatre, London: Wednesday, December 14th, 1955.

Shirley Bassey appeared two times in the programme of the "Such is Life" - for 'Carnival - The Mardi Gras: Samba-Tina' and later in the show in her own appearance: 'Britain's new singing star - Shirley Bassey'
 

James Laurie Presents Blue Magic A Gay New Glamour Revue

First performance in the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, Piccadilly: Thursday, February 19th, 1959.

Shirley Bassey appeared in the programme for:
Blue Magic (music by Francisco Condé, words by Ian Grant)
Left Bank Mood with: Malcolm Clare, The Dancers (Ballet music by Reginald Tilsey)
Tropic Of Capricorn With: Michael Garson, Malcolm Clare, Hazel Gardiner, Roy Allen, The Dancers, The Show Girls (song music by Francisco Condé, words by Ian Grant)
The Place Was Paris (music by George Posford, words by Eric Maschwitz)
It's On Record
 

Photos From the 100th performance of "Blue Magic" at The Prince of Wales Theatre

Shirley Bassey dressed as a waitress in aid of charity.

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