Philip Lytton, (died 21 November 1949)[1] real name Charles Ernest Phillips, was an Australian actor and theatrical entrepreneur best known for producing theatre shows that toured throughout Australia in the early part of the twentieth century.
With Williamson's assistance, he set up acting schools in Sydney and Melbourne, where his students sometimes appeared in Williamson shows.
Along with E. I. Cole, Lytton helped pioneer tent theatre in Australia, enabling shows to reach audiences without established venues.
[5] Among those actors who appeared in Lytton shows were Arthur W. Sterry, George Sorlie, George Edwards, Lily Dampier, Roy Redgrave, Raymond Longford, Lottie Lyell, and Alfred Rolfe.
[6] In 1920 he sold out part of his operation to George Sorlie but he continued producing shows himself.