Dora Tulloch(1878-1945)
- Actor
Born, Maida Vale, Middlesex, London, England, 5 November 1878, sixth child and
fifth daughter of Conrad Tulloch and Kate Tulloch (née Rose). When a
child spoken-word performer with her sisters in musical ensemble "The
Misses Tulloch", performing from early 1890s in London and on UK tours.
Became stage actor, 1897, understudying Sydney Fairbrother as "Micah Dow" in J.M. Barrie's "The Little Minister" in London, 1898 and played the character on UK provincial tour, 1898. Adopted stage name "Dora Senior", 1899, first when acted with Herbert Beerbohm Tree in 1899 "King John" London stage production and in King John (1899) film. Last acting role as "Dora Senior" "Bertha" in Gerhart Hauptmann 's "The Weavers", London, May 1901. Married Clement Salaman in July 1901 and retired from professional performing. Five
children. Moved with family to Somerset, England, 1909x1910. 1919, moved
to Treborough Lodge, Treborough, Somerset. Known as "Dora (Clement)
Salaman". Involved in Amateur Theatre, locally (Somerset), regionally
(West England) and nationally (England) as actor, writer, producer and
adjudicator, particularly from beginning of 1930s until her death.
Published playwright, 1930 onwards. Lecturer on Drama, English
Literature, Housecraft and other subjects. Also occupied in county
(Somerset) affairs (Parish and District Councils, Magistracy, Women's
Institute, etc.). Widowed, 10 August 1935. Member of several local
wartime organisations, 1939-1945. Died 30 December 1945, Treborough
Lodge. Buried, St Peter's Church, Treborough, 3 January 1946.
