THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY

Lilian Evelyn in The Gondoliers

Lilian Evelyn (1919-20, 1921-25)

[Born Wigan 22 May 1887, died Appledore Devon 18 May 1971]

Lilian Evelyn (born Lilian Eveline Jackson) was a mezzo-soprano chorister with the D'Oyly Carte "New" Opera Company from its inception in September 1919 until June 1920 and again from July 1921 until September 1925. Her only named part was Giulia in The Gondoliers, a role she played briefly in December 1919.

She was married for a time to D'Oyly Carte baritone Hilton Layland.

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