Arthur Brough

Born Frederick Arthur Baker

He was married to the actress and playwright Elizabeth Addyman

In 1972 he created the character of Mr Grainger in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served

Past productions

The Mousetrap, Peter Saunders started 25^th November 1952, Ambassadors Theatre, London, St Martin’s Theatre, London, and other locations.
George Lockwood, Love at Law, Windsor Theatre Company 20^th July – 8^th August 1970, Theatre Royal, Windsor.
Murder in the Cathedral started 28^th February 1967, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford.
Mr Shalford, Half a Sixpence 21^st March 1963 – 31^st October 1964, Cambridge Theatre, London.
Armostes, The Broken Heart started 9^th July 1962, Chichester Festival Theatre, Main Theatre.
Antonio, The Chances started 3^rd July 1962, Chichester Festival Theatre, Main Theatre.
This Undesirable Residence 1955 – 1956, Little Theatre, Bristol.
Cedric Donklin, It Won’t Be a Stylish Marriage, Arthur Brough Players 27^th November – 2^nd December 1950, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Director / Producer / Harris, We Must Kill Toni, Arthur Brough Players 7^th – 19^th August 1950, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
The Winslow Boy 1947 – 1948, Little Theatre, Bristol.
Billy, The Bat, Coventry Repertory Company 9^th – 14^th September 1940, Opera House, Coventry.
Bird in Hand, Arthur Brough Players 8^th – 13^th April 1940, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Director, Design for Living, Arthur Brough Players 25^th – 30^th March 1940, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Presented by, Whiteoaks, Arthur Brough Players 3^rd – 8^th April 1939, King’s Theatre, Portsmouth.
George and Margaret, Arthur Brough Players 26^th – 31^st December 1938, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Eliza Comes to Stay, Pioneer Players (Arthur Brough) 5^th – 10^th December 1938, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Bird in Hand, Arthur Brough Players 15^th – 20^th August 1938, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Do You Remember?, Arthur Brough Players 10^th – 15^th May 1937, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Cinderella, Arthur Brough Players 26^th December 1936 – 9^th January 1937, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
A Cuckoo in the Nest, Arthur Brough Players 14^th – 19^th September 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Dusty Ermine, Arthur Brough Players 27^th July – 1^st August 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
A Damsel in Distress, Arthur Brough Players 8^th – 13^th June 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Black Coffee, Arthur Brough Players 20^th – 25^th April 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife, Arthur Brough Players 13^th – 18^th April 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Full House, Arthur Brough Players 4^th – 9^th April 1936, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
And So To Bed, Arthur Brough Players 23^rd – 28^th September 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Hay Fever, Arthur Brough Players 9^th – 14^th September 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Aren’t We All?, Arthur Brough Players 19^th – 24^th August 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Don’t Tell England, Arthur Brough Players 1^st – 6^th July 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Bunty Pulls the Strings, Arthur Brough Players 24^th – 29^th June 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Easy Virtue, Arthur Brough Players 3^rd – 8^th June 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Ambrose Applejohn’s Adventure, Arthur Brough Players 6^th – 11^th May 1935, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Mousquet, Doctor Knock 11^th – 16^th February 1935, Oxford Playhouse.
For the Love of Mike, Arthur Brough Players 26^th – 29^th December 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Dangerous Corner, Arthur Brough Players 18^th – 22^nd December 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Behold, We Live, Arthur Brough Players 4^th – 8^th December 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Hindle Wakes, Arthur Brough Players 27^th November – 1^st December 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Aren’t Women Wonderful!, Arthur Brough Players 20^th – 24^th November 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
The Green Bay Tree, Arthur Brough Players 13^th – 17^th November 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
A Cuckoo in the Nest, Arthur Brough Players 27^th August – 1^st September 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
The Green Pack, Arthur Brough Players 16^th – 21^st July 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Counsel’s Opinion, Arthur Brough Players 9^th – 14^th July 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
It’s a Boy!, Arthur Brough Players 14^th – 19^th May 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Max Lightly, Art and Mrs. Bottle, Arthur Brough Players 30^th April – 5^th May 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
After All, Arthur Brough Players 23^rd – 28^th April 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Hobson’s Choice, Arthur Brough Players 9^th – 14^th April 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Autumn Crocus, Arthur Brough Players 24^th – 29^th March 1934, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Grumpy, Arthur Brough Players 21^st – 25^th November 1933, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.
Rev. James Mavor Morell, Candida, Arthur Brough Players 7^th – 12^th November 1933, Leas Pavilion, Folkestone.

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