AustLit logo

AustLit

J. J. Liddy J. J. Liddy i(A115918 works by) (a.k.a. John Liddy)
; Died: Ceased: 9 Sep 1891 Brisbane, Queensland,
Gender: Male
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

BiographyHistory

‘Publisher, theatrical agent, manager, theatre lessee, art union promoter.'

John Liddy's names was first connected with the entertainment industry in 1874 when 'he acted as ticket seller for a minstrel show in Darwin. In 1876, having established himself as a Melbourne theatrical agent and art union promoter, he began publishing the Lorgnette playbill and during the 1880s he acted as business and/or tour manager for various troupes around Australia.'

Liddly died in Brisbane in 1891, 'having moved there some time previously to manage and lease several theatres (including the Gaiety).’

Source: ‘J. J. Liddy’, Australian Variety Theatre Archive, 2011 http://ozvta.com/industry-people-a-l/

Sighted: 23/09/2013

Most Referenced Works

Last amended 24 Sep 2013 09:22:39
See Also
J. J. Liddy
Other mentions of "" in AustLit:
    X