1962

Members of the original National Theatre company

Categories: Theatre

The National Theatre company was founded in July 1962 and the first performance was given at the Old Vic on 22 October 1963.

There is a permanent exhibition about the history of the National Theatre in the Olivier Circle Gallery.

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Members of the original National Theatre company

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Laurence Olivier statue

Unveiled by Sir Richard Attenborough, Larry‘s son, Tarquin and widow, Joan Pl...

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Stephen Poliakoff

Film director and playwright. Born in Holland Park. At the age of 24 he became writer in residence at the National Theatre. His many works encompass the stage, cinema and television.

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio

1 memorial

designed by architect James George Buckle in 1884. From WW1 onwards it endured periods of closure until Joan LIttlewood arrived with her Theatre Workshop Company in 1953. The image shows the theatr...

Group, Theatre

1 memorial

Frank Matcham Society

Group, Community / Clubs, Theatre

6 memorials

Dr Burnhart Gloss

From Walking Through London's History: "... included Dr Burnhart Gloss, originally from Australia, and now a resident working as a professional clown."

Person, Children, Humour, Theatre, Australia

1 memorial

Thomas Doggett

Actor and theatre manager. Born in Castle Street, Dublin (his birth year is approximate). He possibly performed as a strolling player and had arrived in London by 1691, where he quickly achieved su...

Person, Benefactor, Theatre, Ireland

1 memorial

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River Effra

At the Brockwell Lido plaque there is an information board which begins by explaining the function of stink pipes: "What is a stink pipe? The lofty green pipe behind you is a Victorian stink pipe, ...

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

17 memorials

John Courage

Born Aberdeen. Came to London in 1780 as a shipping agent. He bought the Private House and Old Brewhouse at Horselydown in 1787 and developed it into a thriving business. Died London.

Person, Commerce, Food & Drink, Scotland

1 memorial

Thomas Griffin

For more information about this hero click on the picture of his plaque.

Person, Tragedy

1 memorial

Sidney Joseph Fox

Sidney Joseph Fox, CC, was a Sheriff in the City of London in 1952.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial

British Land

From their website (the picture source): "founded in 1856 by three liberal MPs as a mechanism for expanding the field of voters eligible to elect Members of Parliament". We don't understand but si...

Group, Property

1 memorial