Born Darjeeling, India. With her husband Laurence Olivier, she managed the St James's Theatre from 1950 to its closure in 1957. She led a vigorous but unsuccessful campaign to try and save it. Died 54 Eaton Square.
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Vivien Leigh
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St James's Theatre - Olivier relief
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St James's Theatre - SWET
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Dame Joan Plowright, CBE
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