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Theatre Legend George Hall's Century of Influence
20 Apr
Summary
- George Hall, a multifaceted artist, passed away at 101.
- He led acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama for 23 years.
- Hall was Britain's oldest podcaster at 100 years old.
George Hall, a distinguished composer, performer, teacher, and director, passed away at the age of 101. For 23 years, from 1964 to 1987, he served as the head of acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama, influencing countless students.
Born in Edinburgh, Hall's career spanned decades, including time as resident composer at the Old Vic and composing for the RSC. He also served as Laurence Olivier's voice coach for a Granada Television production. His dedication to training actor-singers in musical theatre was particularly noted.
In his later years, Hall continued to teach and, last year, was recognized as Britain's oldest podcaster with his series 'George Hall at 100'. He celebrated his 101st birthday shortly before his passing.
Hall married his longtime partner John Jones in 2006. He is survived by his cousin's daughter, Fiona, and her family.
