Actor and theatre manager. Born Nigel Ross Playfair in London. In 1918 he formed a syndicate to take over the derelict Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. It became a highly successful drama venue, with Playfair appearing in many of its productions. Knighted in 1928. Fortnum and Mason still sell Sir Nigel's vintage marmalade which was produced especially for him. Died King's College Hospital, London.
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Nigel Playfair
London County Council Sir Nigel Playfair, 1874-1934, actor-manager lived here.
Venue for concerts, plays and lectures, designed by, funded by, and named for W. F. R. Stanley.
Musician and actor. Born David Robert Jones 40 Stansfield Road, Brixton. The family left here when David was 6 and moved to Plaistow Grove, Bromley. David changed his surname to avoid confusion wi...
Person, Cinema, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA
Comedian and actor. Born Maxwell George Lorimer at 37 Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton. His parents were both music-hall entertainers. After his father's death, his mother married Harry Wallace, from who...
Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.
Founded, as the Circus Fans' Association, in 1934 at Olympia, with the 'involvement and encouragement of Bertram Mills' Circus, to 'champion the cause of the circus in England, to right injustice, ...
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