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5 unusual facts about Danny La Rue


Danny La Rue

He most recently appeared in Hello Danny a biographical show performed at Benidorm Palace, which opened in Spain on 11 November 2007.

When the family home was destroyed during the Blitz, his mother, a seamstress, moved her children to Kennford, a Devon village where young Daniel developed an interest in dramatics.

Danny the Street

His personality is based, at least partially, on British drag performer Danny La Rue.

Goring and Streatley Bridge

The present bridge was built in 1923, and is in two parts: The western bridge is from Streatley to an island in the river (overlooking The Swan hotel, once owned by Danny La Rue); The eastern bridge is from the island to Goring and overlooks Goring Lock.

Jeanne Little

Among the overseas guests she has appeared with are Phyllis Diller, George Burns and Danny La Rue.



see also

The Black Cap

The character Mrs Shufflewick was celebrated by artists such as Danny La Rue, Roy Hudd, Bob Monkhouse, Barry Cryer and Barry Humphries.