J. R. Greville J. R. Greville i(A96457 works by)
Gender: Male
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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.

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