Theatre manager. Born Lincolnshire. His cousins were Irish theatre managers which enabled him to start in the business. He moved to London in the late 1870s and worked for D'Oyly Carte. In 1885 he became manager at the Gaiety Theatre. Died at his home 11 Park Square West, Regent's Park.
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George Edwardes
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Gaiety Theatre
On this site stood the Gaiety Theatre, built in 1903 for impresario George Ed...
Other Subjects
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Patty Astley
Wife of Philip; see there for more info. We cannot be certain that the image represents Patty.
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1 memorial
Philip Astley
Equestrian performer and circus proprietor. Born Newcastle under Lyme. Aged 17 he joined the 15th Light Dragoons where he developed an exceptional ability breaking and riding horses. Discharged as ...
2 memorials
Sir Ralph Richardson
Actor. Born Ralph David Richardson in Cheltenham. Along with Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, he dominated British theatre throughout the latter half of the 20th century. He started his career wi...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
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