Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards AM MBE (17 January 1925 – 14 January 2003) was an accomplished actor and founding Artistic Director of the Queensland Theatre Company in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Edwards was considered a major contributor to the artistic life of Queensland and was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and Member of the Order of Australia for his services to theatre. He was also made an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Southern Queensland. Edwards won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He also obtained the same for the Old Vic School. After completing his training, he worked in various repertory theatres in England and Scotland before joining the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. From...