About Sadie Aitken
Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 79). Sadie Aitken was a British actor, theatre manager, theatrical occupation and theatre maker.
Sadie Aitken (born Sarah Ross Aitken; 15 July 1905 – 5 January 1985) was a Scottish theatre manager, producer, actor and theatre activist prominent in Scottish theatre from 1935 until her death. Her contribution to theatre in Scotland spanned amateur, community, applied and professional drama. As a compliment, she was nicknamed "The Caledonian Lilian Baylis".
Early years Born to mother Lily Birss and father William Aitken in Dunbar, Scotland, Aitken attended Stockbridge and Broughton schools. She was first introduced to theatre at a fundraising pageant at Craigmillar Castle.
She died 5 January 1985 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Awards Queen's Silver Jubilee Medalist
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Who was Sadie Aitken?
Scottish theatre producer
When was Sadie Aitken born?
Sadie Aitken was born on 15 July 1905 in Dunbar.
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Sadie Aitken died on 5 January 1985 in Edinburgh.
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Sadie Aitken was an actor, theatre manager, theatrical occupation and theatre maker.
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Sadie Aitken was British.
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