During the Second World War, she became known for ignoring air raid warnings and inviting audience members to join her on stage. After the death of her husband in 1944, she became the lessee of the Grand Theatre, Clapham Junction in her own right.
During World War II, she gained notoriety for disregarding air raid warnings and inviting audience members to join her on stage. After the demise of her husband in 1944, she became the proprietor of the Grand Theatre, Clapham Junction in her own right.