The Eight Lancashire Lads

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The Eight Lancashire Lads a were troupe of young male dancers who toured the Music Halls of Great Britain in the late 1800's and early 1900's.^{[citation needed]}

They were founded by Bill Cawley and Bill Jackson of Wigan, Lancashire and the first troupe consisted of their own children.^{[citation needed]} As they became more successful, they recruited other members - such as Charlie Chaplin, who got his first professional break with them.^{[citation needed]}