Stella Chitty
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Born11 March 1928
Brixton, London, United Kingdom
Died17 June 2005 (aged 77)
London, United Kingdom
OccupationStage manager
EmployerRoyal Opera House
Stella Chitty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1928 Brixton, London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 17 June 2005 (aged 77) London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Stage manager |
| Employer | Royal Opera House |
Stella Chitty OBE (11 March 1928 – 17 June 2005) was a British stage manager. In her 47-year career with the Royal Opera House, she rose to become the general stage manager.[1]
Career
Chitty joined the Royal Opera House in 1950, and rose to become the general stage manager.[1] Chitty started as a secretary in 1950, and soon became an assistant to stage manager Ande Anderson, and then deputy to David Peacock in 1958. From 1964 to 1993, she served as the general stage manager.[2]
At the Royal Opera House, Chitty ensured that highly professional backstage management was bought to the running of productions.[3]
She was appointed an OBE in 1992.[1]