Actor, comedian, theatre manager, producer, writer.
John Greville came to the Australian colonies in 1854 and after trying his luck at gold mining in Bendigo found a more promising career as an actor and later as manager of visiting theatrical companies to the goldfields. He later established his reputation in Australia and New Zealand as a burlesque comedian and on a number of occasions undertook tours with his own companies. In 1877 he joined with scenic artist John Hennings and actor/entrepreneur George Coppin as lessees/managers of Melbourne's Theatre Royal. The firm also produced his pantomime Jack the Giant Killer in Sydney in 1880.
