Baylis, Lilian (theatrical producer & manager)

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Lilian Mary Baylis CH (9 May 1874 - 25 November 1937) was an English theatrical producer and manager. She managed the Old Vic and Sadler's Wells theatres in London and ran an opera company, which became the English National Opera (ENO); a theatre company, which evolved into the English National Theatre; and a ballet company, which eventually became The Royal Ballet. During her time with Sadler's Wells, Baylis engaged Ninette de Valois, under whose direction British classical ballet really developed at Sadler's Wells, and whose influence nurtured the career of Robert Helpmann. Link to catalogue record.

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