Terence Frisby facts for kids
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Terence Frisby
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Frisby, circa 1969
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Terence Peter Michael Frisby
28 November 1932 |
| Died | 23 April 2020 (aged 87) |
| Education | Dartford Grammar School |
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| Years active | 1964–2012 |
| Children | Dominic Frisby |
Terence Peter Michael Frisby (born November 28, 1932 – died April 22, 2020) was a talented British writer, actor, director, and producer. He is most famous for writing the popular play There's a Girl in My Soup.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Terence Frisby was born in 1932 in New Cross, a part of south-east London. His father, William Frisby, worked on the railways, and his mother, Kathleen, worked in a department store.
School and First Jobs
Terence went to Dartford Grammar School. He left school at 16 and became a tailor's apprentice, learning how to make clothes. He worked as a tailor for six years.
Becoming an Actor
After his time as a tailor, Terence got a place at the Central School of Speech and Drama. There, he trained to become an actor. From 1957 to 1966, he worked in different theatre groups, using the stage name Terence Holland. He also presented the BBC children's TV show Play School in the 1960s, which many kids watched.
Famous Plays and Other Works
Terence Frisby wrote many plays and TV shows. His most famous work was the play There's a Girl in My Soup.
There's a Girl in My Soup
- This play first opened in 1966 at the Globe Theatre (now called the Gielgud Theatre) in London.
- It was very popular and ran for over 1,000 performances.
- After that, it moved to another theatre and played for three more years.
- The play became a worldwide hit, performed in cities like Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Sydney, and Rome.
- In 1970, a film version of There's a Girl in My Soup was made. It starred famous actors Peter Sellers and Goldie Hawn.
- Terence Frisby won an award from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for writing the best British comedy screenplay for the film.
Other Stage Plays
Terence wrote several other plays for the stage:
- The Subtopians (1964)
- The Bandwagon (1969)
- It's All Right If I Do It (1977)
- Seaside Postcard (1978)
- Rough Justice (1994)
- Funny About Love (1999–2000)
All his plays are published by Samuel French.
Television and Radio Work
Terence also wrote many plays for television. Two of his TV plays were even nominated for awards. He created popular comedy series:
- Lucky Feller (1976), starring David Jason.
- That's Love (1988–1992), which won a Gold Award for Comedy at the Houston International Film Festival in 1991.
His radio play, Just Remember Two Things: It's Not Fair And Don't Be Late, won The Giles Cooper Award. A musical version of this play was later created and performed.
Books by Terence Frisby
Terence Frisby wrote two books:
- Outrageous Fortune (1998): This book is about his experiences as a father and his efforts to stay connected with his son, Dominic Frisby, after a family separation.
- Kisses on a Postcard: This book tells the story of his own childhood experiences as a 7-year-old during World War Two. He was evacuated from London to Cornwall to keep him safe from the war. This book is based on a musical he also created.
Later Career and Legacy
Terence Frisby worked for over 50 years as an actor, director, and producer. He played main roles and directed shows in famous theatres across the UK. As a producer, he helped bring the award-winning play Woza Albert! to London in 1984. This play was also performed in other countries around the world.
Terence Frisby passed away in April 2020, at the age of 87, due to health issues. He left behind a legacy of popular plays, TV shows, and books that entertained many people.
