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Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive
Andrew Torning Andrew Torning i(A148700 works by)
Born: Established: 26 Sep 1914 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 13 Apr 1900 Manly, Manly - Allambie - Curl Curl area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 21 Oct 1842
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English-born actor, dancer, choreographer, scenic artist, entrepreneur, theatre decorator, director, producer.

One of the most versatile theatre practitioners of the 19th century, Andrew Torning made his Australian debut in Sydney in 1842. He went on to choreograph and arrange pantomimes at the Royal Victoria Theatre for more than 10 years; painted scenery at several Sydney theatres (including the 1870 production of Kodad); and redecorated the Royal Victoria (1843 and 1872) and Queens Theatre (1875). As an entrepreneur Torning owned the Royal Hotel (1851) and became lessee of the Royal Victoria (1854-55) and Prince of Wales (1855). He also founded Sydney's first organised fire brigade.

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