Rita Davies
Latest News on Rita Davies:
Harbourfront Centre Appoints Denise Bolduc as Inaugural Director of Indigenous Arts (Jan 24, 2022)
Nina Lee Aquino Will Complete Tenure as Artistic Director at Factory Theatre at the End of the 21/22 Season (May 27, 2021)
Ontario Arts Council Board Of Directors Appoints Carolyn Vesely New CEO (Sep 5, 2019)
Harbourfront Centre Appoints Denise Bolduc as Inaugural Director of Indigenous Arts (Jan 24, 2022)
Nina Lee Aquino Will Complete Tenure as Artistic Director at Factory Theatre at the End of the 21/22 Season (May 27, 2021)
Ontario Arts Council Board Of Directors Appoints Carolyn Vesely New CEO (Sep 5, 2019)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Doomwatch
[ 1972 ] Mrs. Murray
[ 1972 ] Mrs. Murray
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
[ 1975 ] Historian's Wife
[ 1975 ] Historian's Wife
The Wolves of Kromer
[ 1998 ] Fanny
[ 1998 ] Fanny
The Last Horror Movie
[ 2003 ] Grandma
[ 2003 ] Grandma
Tempo
[ 2003 ] Juliana
[ 2003 ] Juliana
Children of Men
[ 2006 ] Café Customer
[ 2006 ] Café Customer
The Da Vinci Code
[ 2006 ] Elegant Woman at Rosslyn
[ 2006 ] Elegant Woman at Rosslyn
Brideshead Revisited
[ 2008 ] Nanny Hawkins
[ 2008 ] Nanny Hawkins
The Broken
[ 2008 ] Old Lady in Underground
[ 2008 ] Old Lady in Underground
The Trip
[ 2010 ] Dove Cottage Worker
[ 2010 ] Dove Cottage Worker
Reuniting the Rubins
[ 2010 ] Old Lady 1
[ 2010 ] Old Lady 1
Private Peaceful
[ 2012 ] Old Lady
[ 2012 ] Old Lady
Acts of Godfrey
[ 2012 ] Saga Lady 1
[ 2012 ] Saga Lady 1
Lad: A Yorkshire Story
[ 2013 ] Bookshop Owner
[ 2013 ] Bookshop Owner
The List
[ 2013 ] Martha Rove
[ 2013 ] Martha Rove
The Best Offer
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Derain
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Derain
Alan Partridge
[ 2013 ] Old Lady on Pier
[ 2013 ] Old Lady on Pier
For Grace
[ 2016 ] Sister Ruth
[ 2016 ] Sister Ruth
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] Old Woman
[ 2017 ] Old Woman
TV Shows
Casualty
Flossy Roberts, Helen Royman, Florence Haynes
Flossy Roberts, Helen Royman, Florence Haynes
Doctors
Freda Bryon, Eleanor Waite, Valerie Calfield
Freda Bryon, Eleanor Waite, Valerie Calfield
Holby City
Madge, Betty Hutchings
Madge, Betty Hutchings
House of Anubis
Sarah Frobisher-Smythe
Sarah Frobisher-Smythe
Maybury
Mrs. Chambers
Mrs. Chambers
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Argument Secretary, Third Juror, Hostess
Argument Secretary, Third Juror, Hostess
The Bill
Jan Cooper, Magistrate, Mrs. Ronald
Jan Cooper, Magistrate, Mrs. Ronald
News
Harbourfront Centre Appoints Denise Bolduc as Inaugural Director of Indigenous Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2022
Strengthening Indigenous creative and leadership capacity within the arts is one of the critical tenets of Harbourfront Centre's long-term strategic goals. This mandate extends itself across the organization, from the presentation of Indigenous artists on its stages to the curators and educators they hire and the producers they work with.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2022
Strengthening Indigenous creative and leadership capacity within the arts is one of the critical tenets of Harbourfront Centre's long-term strategic goals. This mandate extends itself across the organization, from the presentation of Indigenous artists on its stages to the curators and educators they hire and the producers they work with.
Nina Lee Aquino Will Complete Tenure as Artistic Director at Factory Theatre at the End of the 21/22 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021
The Factory Theatre Board of Directors has announced that Nina Lee Aquino will end her tenure as the Factory's Artistic Director. Nina has been a guiding force for the company for a decade during which she has mentored emerging talent, created a platform for diverse voices to be heard and a stage for the best in Canadian theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021
The Factory Theatre Board of Directors has announced that Nina Lee Aquino will end her tenure as the Factory's Artistic Director. Nina has been a guiding force for the company for a decade during which she has mentored emerging talent, created a platform for diverse voices to be heard and a stage for the best in Canadian theatre.
Ontario Arts Council Board Of Directors Appoints Carolyn Vesely New CEO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019
Rita Davies, OAC Chair, today announced the selection of Carolyn Vesely as the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)'s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting January 2, 2020. Carolyn, OAC's current Director of Granting, will succeed Director & CEO, Peter Caldwell, who steps down in December 2019 after eight years as head of the organization. Peter informed the OAC board more than two years ago that he would not seek a renewal term.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019
Rita Davies, OAC Chair, today announced the selection of Carolyn Vesely as the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)'s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting January 2, 2020. Carolyn, OAC's current Director of Granting, will succeed Director & CEO, Peter Caldwell, who steps down in December 2019 after eight years as head of the organization. Peter informed the OAC board more than two years ago that he would not seek a renewal term.
Toronto Fringe Festival 2019 Announces Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL returns this summer with an extensive line-up of productions by award-winning artists, the popular POSTSCRIPT pop-up patio, and for the first time, will venture to the East End with 16 shows presented at main venue Streetcar Crowsnest. The TORONTO FRINGE takes place July 3 July 14, 2019 with 151 shows at 46 venues presented across the city, and all venues are fully accessible.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL returns this summer with an extensive line-up of productions by award-winning artists, the popular POSTSCRIPT pop-up patio, and for the first time, will venture to the East End with 16 shows presented at main venue Streetcar Crowsnest. The TORONTO FRINGE takes place July 3 July 14, 2019 with 151 shows at 46 venues presented across the city, and all venues are fully accessible.
THROUGH THE BAMBOO Comes to Toronto Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2019
Inspired by Philippine mythology, Through the Bamboo is an action-packed adventure about the value of storytelling, and how families deal with loss. The world premiere of Through the Bamboo will take place at the Toronto Fringe July 3 - 14, 2019 at the Factory Theatre Mainspace.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2019
Inspired by Philippine mythology, Through the Bamboo is an action-packed adventure about the value of storytelling, and how families deal with loss. The world premiere of Through the Bamboo will take place at the Toronto Fringe July 3 - 14, 2019 at the Factory Theatre Mainspace.
New Report Provides Insight Into The Status Of Women In The Arts In Canada
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has released The status of women in the Canadian arts and cultural industries: Research review 2010-18, a report commissioned from a research team led by Dr. Amanda Coles, a Canadian on faculty at Australia's Deakin University.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has released The status of women in the Canadian arts and cultural industries: Research review 2010-18, a report commissioned from a research team led by Dr. Amanda Coles, a Canadian on faculty at Australia's Deakin University.
Jane Marsland Wins the 2017 Silver Ticket Award at Toronto's Dora Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017
The recipient of the 2017 Silver Ticket Award is highly regarded arts manager, community activist and activator Jane Marsland. The Silver Ticket was presented to Ms Marsland at the 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, held Monday evening, June 26, in the Elgin Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017
The recipient of the 2017 Silver Ticket Award is highly regarded arts manager, community activist and activator Jane Marsland. The Silver Ticket was presented to Ms Marsland at the 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, held Monday evening, June 26, in the Elgin Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre.
Rita Davies Named Chair of the Ontario Arts Council
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015
Rita Davies has been appointed Chair of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), following her nomination by the Government of Ontario.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015
Rita Davies has been appointed Chair of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), following her nomination by the Government of Ontario.
Performing Dance Arts Comments on Upcoming Fall for Dance North Festival
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 18, 2014
Toronto, Canada
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 18, 2014
Toronto, Canada
Franco Boni Receives 2013 George Luscombe Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013
The George Luscombe Award was inaugurated in 1999. Revolutionary theatre founder and artistic director George Luscombe founded Toronto Workshop Productions in 1959, marking the beginnings of Toronto's alternative theatre movement. He was Artistic Director for 27 years at TWP.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013
The George Luscombe Award was inaugurated in 1999. Revolutionary theatre founder and artistic director George Luscombe founded Toronto Workshop Productions in 1959, marking the beginnings of Toronto's alternative theatre movement. He was Artistic Director for 27 years at TWP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Rita Davies been in?
Rita Davies has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Rita Davies been in?
Rita Davies has not appeared in the West End.
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