Stella Chitty
British stage manager
About Stella Chitty
Lived 1928 – 2005 (aged 77). Stella Chitty was a British and English stage manager.
Stella Chitty (11 March 1928 – 17 June 2005) was a British stage manager. In her 47-year career with the Royal Opera House, she rose to become the general stage manager.
Early life Stella Chitty was born in Brixton, London on 11 March 1928.
At the Royal Opera House, Chitty ensured that highly professional backstage management was bought to the running of productions.
She was appointed an OBE in 1992.
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Who was Stella Chitty?
British stage manager
When was Stella Chitty born?
Stella Chitty was born on 11 March 1928 in London.
When did Stella Chitty die?
Stella Chitty died on 17 June 2005 in London.
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Stella Chitty was a stage manager.
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Stella Chitty was British and English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stella Chitty. https://biography.guide/stella-chitty/
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