{"title":"Sharon Connolly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Sharon Connolly, a celebrated author whose works brilliantly capture the essence of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Her writing effortlessly marries humour and history, inviting readers on a joyous journey through the lives and anecdotes of some truly captivating figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Sharon Connolly's acclaimed books is \u003cstrong\u003eMy Giddy Aunt and her Sister Comedians\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable exploration of legendary female comedians who have significantly influenced their craft. With a unique storytelling style, Sharon brings to life the vibrant personalities and trailblazing efforts of these entertainers, making her works both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are passionate about theatre, comedy, or simply enjoy a well-told tale, Sharon Connolly’s books offer a rich tapestry of culture and laughter, inviting you to discover the fascinating stories behind the artists who have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Dive into her collection and indulge in a reading experience that is as educational as it is enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-giddy-aunt-and-her-sister-comedians-by-sharon-connolly-9780645247985","title":"My Giddy Aunt and her sister comedians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vivid and original account of the age of vaudeville in Australia and the eccentric women who gave it life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhip-smart and fabulously funny, the women of vaudeville entertained Australia and challenged ideas of how women should behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpening a forgotten case of photographs, Sharon Connolly begins a search for the great aunt she never knew. Gladys Shaw was a whistling comedian, a singer and saxophonist, an eccentric dancer and a whip cracker - one of the 'girls' who once made Australia laugh. They were musical comics, character actors and male impersonators in an entertainment industry being transformed by cinema and radio. They parodied men, played naive maidens and maiden aunts, but they were modern women - independent, determined and sometimes wild. And they lived in a world of changing ideas about how women were expected to behave and dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilmmaker Sharon Connolly finds a sisterhood of jesters who charmed and surprised the backblocks, towns and big cities of Australia and New Zealand during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by historian Professor Ann Curthoys, \u003cem\u003eMy Giddy Aunt and her sister comedians\u003c\/em\u003e tells how funny girls became entertaining women, while negotiating a society made for men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362927886572,"sku":"9780645247985","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19925423482417.jpg?v=1772903442"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sharon-connolly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}