Micheál MacLiammóir (born Alfred Willmore) was an Irish actor and dramatist born 25 October 1899 in the Kilburn neighborhood of London. He co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin in 1928 with his partner Hilton Edwards. MacLiammóir died on 6 March 1978. Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Oscar Wilde remains one of Irelands best-known playwrights The history of Irish theatre begins with the rise of the English administration in Dublin at the start of the 17th century. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... This is an article about Kilburn in London. ... London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ... The Gate Theatre was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammoir, initially using the Abbey Theatres Peacock studio theatre space to stage important works by European and American dramatists. ... Dublins Hapenny Bridge. ... Hilton Edwards (1903-1982) was an Irish actor and theatrical producer who, with his partner Micheál MacLiammoir, co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... Events January January 1 - The Copyright Act of 1976 takes effect, making sweeping changes to United States copyright law. ...