9th December 2022
‘Blind Tom’ scores a hit in 1866
On 25 Sep 1866 the newly renovated Theatre Royal, Manchester reopened with the famous ‘Blind Tom’ Wiggins topping the bill with his concerts every day for a week. His fame had preceded him. The crowds were eager to see this unusual type of performance. Not only was he blind but he composed music, he played the piano and sang, a...