Bobbie Kimber (hardback)

The narrative explores the life of a man who became a notable British Music Hall performer, blending ventriloquism with female impersonation. His act featured various dummies, especially Augustus Peabody, while he presented himself in women's clothing. Despite openly identifying as male, many perceived him as female, leading to a complex relationship with gender identity. Over time, he fully embraced a female persona, claiming to have undergone a sex change operation, which was untrue. His story highlights a unique instance of gender variance in performance art.