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.
Actor and playwright. Probably born in County Donegal, Ireland in about 1699. Lived in Bow Street.. Died at home in Tavistock Row.
Designed by Ernest Schaufelberg, this was the first London theatre to be built after the end of WW1, and one of the first buildings in London to experiment with concrete. Named initially as the Fo...
Actor. Born in Islington. For many years he was a relatively unknown stalwart with the Royal Shakespeare and National Theatre companies. It was in 1981 that he achieved national fame, playing the l...
Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.
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