Rosemary Hawthorne is a classically trained actress, winning a scholarship to
the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In addition to being a RADA medallist, she
was also awarded the coveted Costume Prize... which is where it all started.
Rosemary cultivated her passion for unusual historical clothing and its
sociological link to the last two centuries, becoming a well respected fashion
historian. With little being documented about the history of underwear,
Rosemary emerged as a leading authority.
Her first book, ‘Knickers: An Intimate Appraisal’ (1991), was a huge success
and became the gospel on everything from pantaloons and pantalettes to
divided drawers and bloomers.
Armed with her stage props of historical bloomers and bras, known as The
Rosemary Hawthorne Collection and a large helping of wit, Rosemary’s
reputation quickly grew and The Knicker Lady was born!
Always in demand, it’s not only the public that love Rosemary. Radio and
Television regularly request an audience with Rosemary and her box of surprises!
the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In addition to being a RADA medallist, she
was also awarded the coveted Costume Prize... which is where it all started.
Rosemary cultivated her passion for unusual historical clothing and its
sociological link to the last two centuries, becoming a well respected fashion
historian. With little being documented about the history of underwear,
Rosemary emerged as a leading authority.
Her first book, ‘Knickers: An Intimate Appraisal’ (1991), was a huge success
and became the gospel on everything from pantaloons and pantalettes to
divided drawers and bloomers.
Armed with her stage props of historical bloomers and bras, known as The
Rosemary Hawthorne Collection and a large helping of wit, Rosemary’s
reputation quickly grew and The Knicker Lady was born!
Always in demand, it’s not only the public that love Rosemary. Radio and
Television regularly request an audience with Rosemary and her box of surprises!
Rosemary, a former professional actress, now internationally renowned as "The Knicker Lady" on television, radio and in newspapers and magazines, is the ultimate individualist, who has classical, but enigmatic, style that holds the attention of her audiences - regional, national and international businesses, organisations and charities.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF UNMENTIONABLES - THE EVER POPULAR KNICKER TALK - The Knicker Lady™ is the hit show that romps through the history of the humble
knicker with a tempo and hilarity that leaves audiences, both male and female,
spellbound and dying for more!
Surrounded by old suitcases, boxes and hat stands, Rosemary delves through
two hundred and fifty years of bloomers, briefs and bustles and presents the
myriad of colourful characters that wore them, in a unique and enigmatic
style of her own.
Audiences are transported back to the muslin clad elegance of Jane Austen’s
England, the corset bound nineteenth century, the suffragettes and daring
darlings of the roaring twenties. With charismatic vivacity The Knicker Lady
scrutinises, like never before, the liberty bodice, school knickers, the
mighty Y-front and much much more... there isn’t a brief left unturned!
knicker with a tempo and hilarity that leaves audiences, both male and female,
spellbound and dying for more!
Surrounded by old suitcases, boxes and hat stands, Rosemary delves through
two hundred and fifty years of bloomers, briefs and bustles and presents the
myriad of colourful characters that wore them, in a unique and enigmatic
style of her own.
Audiences are transported back to the muslin clad elegance of Jane Austen’s
England, the corset bound nineteenth century, the suffragettes and daring
darlings of the roaring twenties. With charismatic vivacity The Knicker Lady
scrutinises, like never before, the liberty bodice, school knickers, the
mighty Y-front and much much more... there isn’t a brief left unturned!
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