What was the person called that was known as The Irving of the music halls was also famous for their speech presented by a single character, most often to express their mental thoughts aloud?
Bransby Williams Bransby Williams (born as Bransby William Pharez) (14 August 1870 – 3 December 1961) was a British actor, comedian and monologist. He became known as "The Irving of the music halls".
Arthur Playfair Arthur Wyndham Playfair (20 October 1869 – 28 August 1918) was an English actor and singer. Beginning in Victorian burlesque and comic operas, Playfair became known for his roles in Edwardian musical comedy and, later, in musical revues.