The Concert Artistes Association is a UK theatre artists benevolent association founded in 1897. Presidents of the association included
Arthur Askey
Arthur Bowden Askey (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature (5' 2", 1.58 m) and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation an ...
,
Thorpe Bates,
Elsie and Doris Waters,
Norman Long, husband and wife act
Nan Kenway and Douglas Young, and
Suzette Tarri.
["The Stage" guide 1946- Page 14 "CONCERT ARTISTES' ASSOCIATION (Administering the Concert Artistes' Benevolent Fund) FOUNDED 1897 PRESIDENT SUZETTE TARRI PAST PRESIDENTS include Arthur Askey Thorpe Bates Elsie and Doris Waters Norman Long Nan ..."]
Association headquarters are in London.
References
External links
Official website
Entertainment industry unions
1897 establishments in the United Kingdom
Trade unions established in 1897
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