[Keightley, Cyril (actor) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia]
- Bib ID:
- 3596818
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
- folders of programs and miscellaneous pieces.
- Series:
- Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection
- Summary:
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Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.
- Biography/History:
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"Born in Wellington, N.S.W., in 1875. Worked with several Australian managements including George Rignold, J.C. Williamson and Brough & Bouciault. Travelled with a company to Africa, then to England. His first West End appearance was in 1902. Joined famed Shakespearean F.R. Benson's company as leading man in 1903(?). Had a succession of roles, including tours of America in 1908 and 1910. In between appeared at Stratford-upon-Avon. Moved to New York in 1912 and had a most successful career on Broadway." "Cyril Keightley's great nephew, also called Cyril Keightley, I knew at the Independent Theatre in the 1950's. Cyril, who now calls himself John Keightley, is now one of the artistic directors of the New Theatre in Sydney." - Karl Levett, 2012.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- This collection is featured in the Guide to Australian Performing Arts Programs and Ephemera (PROMPT) Collections in the National Library of Australia
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- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 9999
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