Collection of Osiris Players and Nancy Hewins materials 1920s - 1980s

Thorndike, Sybil, Dame, 1882-1976

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English actress. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Chelsea and Duchess Theatre, to Denys Blakelock, 1947 and [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872363 Wife of Sir Lewis Casson Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000206.0x00026f ...

Darlington, W. A. (William Aubrey), 1890-1979

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Osiris Players

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Bryant, Arthur, 1899-1985

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Vanbrugh, Irene, 1872-1949

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Baldwin, Arthur. Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1904-1976

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Hewins, Nancy., 1902-1978

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Nancy Hewins, Barbara Baker and the estate of Nancy Hewins.

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The Osiris Players (or the Osiris Repertory Company as they were also known) were Britain's first all-female professional theatre company who operated with the aim of introducing theatre - particularly the works of Shakespeare - to schools and audiences at improvised venues nationwide who may not otherwise have had access to live theatre at accessible prices. Started in 1924 by Nancy Hewins, they specialised in regional touring and were active until 1963. Born in 1902 in...

Osiris Repertory Company

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