Stan Munro
Stan Munro is a female impersonator, drag performer and comedian born 1941 in Wales..[1][2][3] He has been performing since he was 13 years old touring with The Francis Langford Boys Choir.[4]
In 1963, Munro joined the long-running internationally renowned cabaret show Les Girls[5][6] in Kings Cross, Sydney as one of the original cast members alongside Carlotta.[7][1] While performing with Les Girls, Munro spoke Polari, popularising it with the other performers.[8]
In 1970, when the Les Girls arrived in Melbourne, Munro led the troupe and was the compère, performing for seven years.[9][10][11] He was the first female impersonator to perform at Pentridge Prison.[12]
Outside of Australia, Munro has performed across Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom[1][13][14]
In 1973, Munro appeared on the Graham Kennedy Show interviewed by Bert Newton following a performance by the Les Girls cast.[15] He has also starred in the 1970 Jeff Bridges film Yin and Yang of Mr Go, and Alvin Purple where he was the first female impersonator to be featured in Australian film.[12][16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "FIRST PERSON: Female impersonator Stan Munro tells of his humble Welsh beginnings to glamorous Australian life". South Wales Argus. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "STAGES SPOTLIGHT: 'Don't Rain on My Parade' - Revisiting Drag Legend, Stan Munro - STAGES with Peter Eyers". iHeart. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "All-singing, all-dancing festival". The Age. 2004-08-31. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "Veteran female impersonator from Australia to perform in Abercarn hotel". South Wales Argus. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "Les Girls | The Dictionary of Sydney". dictionaryofsydney.org. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ Baker, Paul (2020-07-24). Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1-78914-168-9.
- ^ Freymark, Susanna (November 22, 2017). "Les Girls Carlotta and Dame Stan Munro on stage together". Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Baker, Paul (2020-07-24). Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1-78914-168-9.
- ^ Stevens, R (July 4, 2012). "Kyogle's queen of drag has new gig".
- ^ "SPARKLING EYEFUL". Australian Jewish News. 1977-04-22. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "CAPTIVATING LES GIRLS". Australian Jewish News. 1973-07-20. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ a b "Stan the man dresses up". Canberra Times. 1995-06-10. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "Veteran female impersonator from Australia to perform in Abercarn hotel". South Wales Argus. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "He is woman, hear him roar! Les Girls take-over". September 2, 2009.
- ^ Stan Munro and Les Girls - Graham Kennedy Show (1973), retrieved 2023-01-18
- ^ "Alvin Purple - Review - Photos - Ozmovies". www.ozmovies.com.au. Retrieved 2023-01-18.