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John West (theatre) is an Australian theatre historian and author. He was born on 7 March 1924 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia. He is best known for his book, The History of Australian Theatre, which was published in 1975. West has had a long and distinguished career in the theatre. He began his career as an actor in the 1940s, appearing in a number of plays and films. He then moved into directing, producing, and writing for the stage. He was the artistic director of the Nimrod Theatre Company in Sydney from 1971 to 1975. West has written several books on the history of Australian theatre, including The History of Australian Theatre (1975), The Australian Theatre (1980), and The Oxford Companion to Australian Theatre (1984). He has also written several plays, including The Last of the Australians (1975) and The Golden Age (1977). West has been awarded several honours for his work in the theatre, including the Order of Australia in 1984 and the Australian Centenary Medal in 2001. He is currently a professor emeritus at the University of Sydney. As of 2021, John West (theatre) is 84 years old. He has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and a weight of 75 kg (165 lbs). He has grey hair and blue eyes. His zodiac sign is Pisces. John West (theatre) is currently single. He has not been previously engaged. John West (theatre)’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned his wealth from his career as a theatre historian and author.

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Occupation Radio announcer, theatre historian
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 7 March, 1924
Birthday 7 March
Birthplace Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Date of death 9 July 2008 (aged 84) - Collaroy, New South Wales, Australia Collaroy, New South Wales, Australia
Died Place Collaroy, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australia

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1989

West was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 1989 Australia Day Honours for "service to media and the arts".

1964

He returned to the ABC as an ordinary announcer, pursuing his theatrical interests at every opportunity in his off-duty time until 1964 when he was able to combine his profession and passion in the weekly programme "The Showman". A second program, "Sentimental Journey" in which he resurrected old gramophone records from the ABC's record library, as well as his own and those of fellow enthusiasts, followed in 1978. Both continued after he "officially" retired in 1989.

1942

He joined the ABC as an announcer in 1942 before enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving with RAAF Radio "The Voice of the Islands" from 1942 to 1945.

1924

John West AM (7 March 1924 – 9 July 2008) was an Australian broadcaster and theatre historian remembered for his long-running programmes "Sentimental Journey" and "The Showman" broadcast nationally on ABC Radio.