Peter Cushing - Gentleman of Horror
Oxford Street, Whitstable Museum, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
Peter Cushing was able to create absolutely credible characters whether on stage, screen or television. Helen had been born in St Petersburg Russia and was fluent in Russian, German, English and French and was also an actress having worked in America and in ENSA during the second world war. Peter's acting career started slowly, but he was making a name for himself in Hollywood until he returned to England after WW2 started and he also joined ENSA, met Helen and they fell in love. Peter worked with many of the greatest actors including Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Vivienne Leigh and Christopher Lee.
Whitstable Museum has curated a wide range of objects, photographs and stories to mount an exhibition about their lives. Collaborating with the international Peter Cushing Association, a new book has been written to focus both on their acting lives and their time in Whitstable.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1030-1630
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1030-1630
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1030-1630
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1030-1630
- Friday 13 September:
- 1030-1630
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1030-1630
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1030-1630
Location & directions
Oxford Street, Whitstable Museum, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
- Directions:
- Whitstable Museum is on the main road from Canterbury into Whitstable.
- Contact on day:
- [email protected]
- Telephone number:
- +441227264742
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
