Born Darjeeling, India. She and her husband Laurence Olivier, 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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Vivien Leigh
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St James's Theatre - Olivier relief
We choose this as our featured memorial in March 2007 since this year sees th...
St James's Theatre - SWET
Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London. St James's Theatre O...
Other Subjects
Sir Michael Balcon
Born Birmingham. Film producer. Worked at Gainsborough Film Studios. Went on to run Ealing Studios from 1938-56. His daughter married Cecil Day Lewis. Died East Sussex. The National Portrait Gal...
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
Red Hall Picture Palace
Cinema designed by H. George Leslie. The entrance facade was dominated by a figure of Mercury perched on top of a windmill-shaped tower. In May 1950 it was re-named the Gaumont. After the final fil...
Shirley Anne Field
Actor. Born Shirley Broomfield in Bolton, Lancashire. She started her career as a glamour model. Laurence Olivier chose her to play the prime female role in the film 'The Entertainer' and she also ...
Mike Leigh
Writer and director of film and theatre. Born Welwyn, brought up in Salford. Trained at RADA then at East 15 Acting School where he met Alison Steadman, who he married in 1973. Together they mad...
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