AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST

EP064 LOLA TAKES THE STAGE


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Larger-than-life, scandalous, and unforgettable – Lola Montez blazed across the Victorian stage and into the history books. But who was she really? A glamorous dancer, a political influencer, a femme fatale, or simply a woman determined to seize control of her own life in a world that demanded obedience?

In this episode of the Age of Victoria Podcast, we dive into the extraordinary story of Maria Delores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert – better known as Lola Montez. From her unconventional childhood in India to her explosive marriage, her reinvention as a Spanish dancer, and her stormy debut on the London stage, Lola’s life was anything but ordinary.

We’ll explore the myths, the scandals, and the darker truths – from public whippings and political intrigue to the constant reinvention of her own identity. Was Lola a heroine of independence, a dangerous adventuress, or both?

Join me as we meet the Magnificent Montez, explore her early life and set the stage for her dazzling – and often destructive – career across Europe and beyond.

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    AGE OF VICTORIA PODCASTBy Chris Fernandez-Packham (Victorian History Lover/Queen Victoria Fan)

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