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Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art
- In 1927 Compton opened an acting school in London, the Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art, which continued in business up to the start of World War II.
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In 1927 Compton opened an acting school in London, the Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art, which continued in business up to the start of World War II. Notable alumni included Alec Guinness and John Le Mesurier. [5]
Had her own drama school, Fay Compton's Studio of Dramatic Art; one of the pupils was Alec Guinness.
- September 18, 1894
- December 12, 1978
Apr 30, 2020 · Thus, Sybil Thorndike’s sister, Eileen Thorndike, opened a drama school in Bideford in Devon then founded the Embassy School with Ronald Adam in 1933. In 1927, popular actress Fay Compton set up the Fay Compton Studio of DramaticArt, run with her sister, actress Viola Compton (1886–1971).
In 1959, when Fay Compton was 65, her memory began to fail, evoking criticism of her Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, in which she was forced to paraphrase speeches. A year later, however, she was considered back in form for her role as Comtesse de la Brière in What Every Woman Knows.
Fay Compton, sister of the novelist Sir Compton Mackenzie, was born into a famous theatrical family in London on 18 September 1894. Her parents, Edward Compton (1854-1918) and Virginia Bateman (1855-1940), were both distinguished members of the profession, as were her sisters, uncles and aunts.
Apr 29, 2022 · She was known for her versatility, and appeared in Shakespeare, drawing room comedy, pantomime, modern drama, and classics such as Ibsen and Chekhov. In addition to performing in Britain, Compton appeared several times in the US, and toured Australia and New Zealand in a variety of stage plays. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fay_Compton
The Tragic Case of Billie Carlton. Early on a very public scandal nearly put paid to her career. Aged 24, Fay hosted a box at The Royal Albert Hall for the Victory Ball in 1918. A young Noel Coward was one of her guests as was a colourful and popular actress called Billie Carleton.
