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121Ella Halman — Ella Louise Halman (July 18 1906 ndash; March 20 1995) was an English opera singer, best known for her performances in the contralto roles of the Savoy Operas with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company. She married another D Oyly Carte performer, L.… …
122Joyce Wright — (born 23 June 1922) is an English singer and actress, best known for her performances in the mezzo soprano roles of the Savoy Operas with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company. She was married for a time to another D Oyly Carte performer, Peter… …
123Elsie Griffin — in 1923.Life and careerElsie Griffin was born in Bristol, England. She made her debut during World War I with Lena Ashwell s Company, formed at the request of King George V singing concerts to entertain Britain s troops in France. The lyricist… …
124Robert Evett — singer, actor, theatre manager and producer.Life and careerRobert Evett was born in Warwickshire, England. Acting careerIn 1892 Evett joined the D Oyly Carte Opera Company on tour in The Vicar of Bray , playing the Reverend Henry Sandford, the… …
125Harry Grattan — around 1900. Life and career Gratton started early as a child actor (along with his sister, Emilie), playing in Rip Van Winkle (1875), Slave Life (1875), Orson in 1876 (a show written for him and his sister by their father, H. P. Grattan), Little …
126John Le Hay — Life and careerLe Hay was born in Dublin, Ireland. Early careerAs a young actor, Le Hay traveled with a minstrel troupe, where his gift for ventriloquism was soon evident. He was engaged by Edgar Bruce in 1879 for the Royalty Theatre, where he… …
127Stratford Shakespeare Festival production history — The Stratford Shakespeare Festival (formerly known as the Stratford Festival of Canada) is a summer long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. [ [http://www.cbc.ca/arts/theatre/story/2007/07/17/stratford festival.html CBC… …
128Ruth Vincent — Early life and D Oyly Carte yearsVincent was born in Grand Yarmouth, Norfolk. Her father was Henry Vincent Bunn, and she married Lieutenant Colonel John Fraser of the Royal Horse Guards. left the company. Vincent next appeared in leading roles,… …
