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Entertaining Leeds: At the Theatre
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Melina Dingwell, Touring Actress

Melina Dingwall was part of a touring theatre company who regularly performed in Yorkshire. Between 1938 and 1945, Melina appears 38 times in the digital newspaper archive, 23 relating specifically to appearances in Leeds.  She seems to have been a versatile actress but was noted for her comedy roles.  Most of the articles relate to her performing at the Theatre Royal in Leeds, as part of the Arthur Brough Players.

 

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