Background
MILES, Bernard was born on September 27, 1907. Son of Edwin James and Barbara (nbe Fletcher) Miles.
MILES, Bernard was born on September 27, 1907. Son of Edwin James and Barbara (nbe Fletcher) Miles.
Student, Uxbridge County School. Student, Pembroke College. Honorary Doctor of Letters, City University, 1974.
Founded (with his wife) Mermaid Theatre, North London 1950, formed Mermaid Theatre Trust, opened Mermaid Theatre in City of London 1959. Honorary Fellow, Pembroke College, Oxford 1969.
(Book by Miles, Bernard)
First stage appearance, 1930. Writer, director, actor films, 1937-1991. West End stage appearances, 1938-1991, music-hall stage appearances, 1950-1991.Founder Mermaid Theatre, North London, 1950. Formed Mermaid Theatre Trust. Opened Mermaid Theatre in City of London, 1959.Author: The British Theatre, 1947, God's Brainwave, 1972, Favourite Tales From Shakespeare, 1976.
Member Committee of Managers, Royal Institute Great Britain.
Married Josephine Wilson 1931. 3 children.