Memorials & monuments · London
Lilian Baylis
In or near City of Westminster.
Lilian Baylis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stacey Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stockwell · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lilian Baylis is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lilian Mary Baylis (9 May 1874 – 25 November 1937) was an English theatrical producer and manager. She managed the Old Vic and Sadler's Wells theatres in London and ran an opera company, which became the English National Opera (ENO); a theatre company, which evolved into the English National Theatre; and a ballet company, which eventually became The Royal Ballet.
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Background
Description
Baylis assisted Emma Cons in running the Old Vic, and gradually took on more management duties running concerts, film shows, lecture programmes and variety shows. Following Cons' death in 1912, Baylis became lessee and obtained a theatre licence for the Royal Victoria Hall to begin staging theatrical performances. Initially Baylis was interested in opera, which she preferred to every other art form. She joined forces with Charles Corri to arrange and perform operas at the Old Vic with a small orchestra and limited resources. Plays were introduced to the Old Vic by Rosina Filippi, husband and wife team, Matheson Lang and Hutin Britton, and Sir Philip Ben Greet. The plays of William…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4734, -0.1174
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW9 0QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Stockwell — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.typearchive.org
Sources
- osm: node/8039445002 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Lilian Baylis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lilian Baylis?
- Lilian Baylis is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW9 0QU), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Lilian Baylis?
- Lilian Baylis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lilian Baylis?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW9 0QU.
- Is Lilian Baylis free to visit?
- Yes, Lilian Baylis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lilian Baylis?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW9 0QU.