IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Sophie Blanchard
Played by Martha Howe-Douglas
Sophie Blanchard (1778–1819), the French aeronaut who became the first woman to work as a professional balloonist and died when fireworks she launched during a display over Paris ignited her balloon. Portrayed in comedy sketches as Madame Blanchard.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.