Edward Royce

Edward Royce was a stage manager and producer. He was born 14^th December 1870 in Bath. The son of Edward William Royce. He originally set out to be a scenic artist and for some years was apprenticed to that profession. He also studied dancing but turned his hand to the art of stage production. He became a successful producer of musical comedy having had over 20 years experience with notable productions at The Savoy, Aldwych, Hicks, Lyric, Gaiety, Adelpho, Vaudeville, Palace and Daly’s Theatres. For many years he was connected with George Edwardes management and also staged many of his productions in New York.

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Fritzi

Past productions

Director, The Count of Luxembourg 1954 – 1955, Bristol Hippodrome.
Director, A Waltz Dream started 1942, Bristol Hippodrome, New Hippodrome, Coventry (now Coventry Apollo), and other locations.
Book, Fritzi, Robert Purser 11^th April – 6^th June 1936, Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow, King’s Theatre, Southsea, and other locations.
Director, Betty 1915 – 1916, Prince’s Theatre, Bristol.
Director, Tina 1915 – 1916, Adelphi Theatre, London.
Director, Betty 1914 – 1915, Prince’s Theatre, Bristol.
Director, The Earl and the Girl 1904 – 1905, Prince’s Theatre, Bristol.

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