Oliver Marlow Wilkinson, British dramatist. With Royal Navy, 1940-1944, Iceland. Member National Association Teachers in Further and Higher Education, University and College Lecturers Union, Iona Community Associates, The Powys Society.
Background
Wilkinson, Oliver Marlow was born on January 28, 1915 in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Son of Louis Umfraville and Frances Josepha (Gregg) Wilkinson. came to the United States, 1915. Arrived in France, 1920.
Drama director Young Men’s Christian Association, London, 1936-1939. Actor, director various, Great Britain, 1944-1945. Drama director Iona Community, Scotland, 1945-1951.
Co-director Oxford Playhouse, England, 1951-1952. County drama organiser ORCC, Oxfordshire, 1956-1961. Senior lecturer drama Oxford Polytechnic, England, 1961-1980.
Drama and area organiser TOCH, Great Britain, 1952-1956. President Racial Unity, Great Britain, 1966-1969. Vice president, panel member Southern Arts Association, Great Britain, 1982-1991.
Achievements
Membership
With Royal Navy, 1940-1944, Iceland. Member National Association Teachers in Further and Higher Education, University and College Lecturers Union, Iona Community Associates, The Powys Society.
Interests
Avocations: politics, experimenting with group creation of plays (pioneer in field).
Connections
Married Margaret Lily Shenton, March 18, 1939. Children: Jane, Judy, Christopher, Bridget, Roland.