Exits and Entrances

Eva Moore offers a candid, affectionate memoir of a life lived on and off the stage in the early twentieth century. Beginning with nostalgic scenes of Brighton’s bustling piers, seaside concerts, and the modest hotels of a bygone era, she sets the tone for a series of snapshots that capture the rhythm of theatrical families. Her motivation—to give her children, Jack and Jill, a glimpse of the world she once inhabited—shines through as she weaves personal anecdotes with the larger currents of society.

The book moves through chapters that trace her own marriage, the excitement of early productions, the impact of the Great War, and the fight for women’s suffrage, all narrated with a warm, observant eye. Interspersed with twenty period illustrations, the memoir introduces a cast of memorable colleagues, from leading actors to backstage characters, while reflecting on the values and kindness that sustained them. Listeners will find both a heartfelt family story and a valuable portrait of a vibrant theatrical community at a time of profound change.