Stratford Shakespearean Theatre 60th Anniversary July 13 2012 Flashback photo from the 1st season

              This press release photo was taken on the grounds of the old Normal School in front of the new Shakespearean Theatre in 1953. This was their first garden party for the supporters, staff and patrons of this new Canadian theatre venture. Today is the celebration of the 60th season for the Theatre which had its inaugural show, Richard III on July 13 1953. 
  That is me in the 1948 Austin Pathfinder pedal car talking to actress Beatrice Lennard. Wasn't that into formality at the time just wanted to meet the prettiest lady in the crowd. A similar photo to this appeared in the London (Ontario) Free Press the next day much to my Mothers amazement. 
  Beatrice Lennard (1920-1984) played Diana in " All's Well that Ends Well " that first year for the Festival under the roof of the original tent.
  I am humbled today to say that I'm likely one of only a few people left who was at this important historical gathering. 
Should have perhaps washed and painted my car for this important event but I was always too busy driving everywhere.

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Taken in: Canada / Ontario / Stratford (show map)

Taken on: July 1, 1953

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