Birthdate: September 9, 1877
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pendleton, Salford, England
Died: June 6, 1947
James Evershed Agate was an English diarist and theatre critic renowned for his contributions between the two world wars. He commenced his journalism career with The Manchester Guardian in his late twenties and later became a highly regarded drama critic for outlets including The Saturday Review, The Sunday Times, and the BBC. Agate’s vast diaries and letters offer valuable perspectives on British theatre of his era, alongside his varied interests in sports, social gossip, and personal matters. Additionally, he authored novels, translated plays, and frequently released compilations of theatre essays and reviews.
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