Blog – Page 19 – Irene Mawer: Mime and Movement

Mime Parade 1937

Mime Parade 1937 It is interesting to see that Irene Mawer actually gave a whole paragraph to the subject of the Institute of Mime when she spoke at the celebrations for the 21st birthday of the Ginner-Mawer School, in 1937. She so rarely shone a light on her own work,

November 21, 2023 Biography / Blog / ginner-mawer / Mime / voice

What’s On The Menu

What’s On The Menu? The whole evening celebration of the 21st birthday of the Ginner-Mawer School sounds as if it were a delightful affair, totally suited to the aspirations and inspirations of the two women who were putting their hearts and souls into the endeavour (as described in The Link,

November 14, 2023 Biography / Blog / ginner-mawer / Mime / voice

Origins of Ginner-Mawer

Origins of Ginner-Mawer Irene Mawer and Ruby Ginner were both trained by Elsie Fogerty, at the Central School for Speech and Dramatic Art in London. Both of the women revered Fogie (as she was nicknamed by all the students) and were forever grateful to her. Central School is where Irene

October 31, 2023 Biography / Blog / ginner-mawer / Mime / voice

Honourable Traditions

Honourable Traditions By the time the Ginner-Mawer School reached 21 years of existence, Stanley Baldwin had been British Prime Minister three times. Irene Mawer quoted Earl Baldwin, who I presume is the same person. I have tried to find where the quotation was used by Baldwin, but have failed, however,

October 24, 2023 Biography / Blog / ginner-mawer / Mime / voice

Constant, Faithful, Loyal

Constant, Faithful and Loyal What does steadfast mean? Being a native English speaker, I automatically think that I know what ‘steadfast’ means. But Irene Mawer said that one of the biggest compliments ever paid to her was when Edward Gordon Craig referred to Mawer and Ginner as being ‘steadfast’. Given