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He played with Independent in most of their productions at the Savoy Theatre Sydney Morning Herald 18 August 1934 or their own hall at 360 Miller Street, Sydney then as producer or assistant to Doris Fitton. Sydney Morning Herald 24 November 1941He spent three years working in England, including some performances at the Old Vic.

From 1943 he directed Shakespeare productions at the Theatre Royal for J.C.Williamson's Austral-American Productions. Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday July 1943 He then took a group to Japan to entertain the Occupation Forces. Canberra Times Saturday July 1952 On his return, he acted in or produced several plays at the Independent Theatre.He was a foundation member of the "Radio Players" whose first production The Vinegar Tree opened at Bryant's Playhouse in 1946 to lukewarm reviews, "Radio Players Open with Vinegar Tree" Sydney Morning Herald 5 August 1946 but had a long season, and the second production, Max Catto's They Walk Alone with Lyndall Barbour and Therese Desmond was a triumph.He then formed his own Shakespeare company which in 1951-52 embarked on a national tour, playing major parts as well as producing. Hobart Mercury 22 November 1952 review of The Winter's Tale Melbourne Argus 29 March 1952 critique of Melbourne seasonIn 1959 he was sponsored by J.C.Williamson in a national Shakespeare tour with Scottish actor John Laurie playing Lear and Shylock alternately with him.In 1961 he helped organise the Sydney Shakespeare Festival. Australian Dictionary of Biography, online.

In 1934 he joined Doris Fitton's Independent Theatre, and in 1937 retired from teaching to concentrate on acting.

1908 births1962 deathsAustralian stage actorsAustralian theatre directorsAustralian theatre managers and producers.

John Alden, born Gordon Henry Buchanan (19 January 1908 - 10 November 1962) was an Australian theatrical actor and director noted for his interpretation of Shakespeare.He was born and grew up in Taree, New South Wales and studied to be a teacher in Sydney.

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