Leslie Speyers

Leslie Speyers (19**-) is an actor and director.

Biography

Leslie Speyers is a hairdresser by profession and has spent many hours, when not engaged on stage, styling the hair of Leads and Chorus alike for major productions. His wife, Judy Speyers, has been both rehearsal pianist and was Wardrobe Mistress for Annie.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

As actor:

?? Oklahoma (Curley)

1971: Oliver!

1972: The Sound of Music ("Rolf") at the Port Elizabeth Opera House, A Midsummer Night's Dream

1974 The Gondoliers (Luiz)

1981 The Boy Friend (Tony)

1983: Pajama Game (Pres)

1984: The Sound of Music (Max Detweiler]]

1985: Murder in the Cathedral (First Knight and First Tempter) in Noel Morgan's production.

1986: Annie (Rooster Hannigan).

1996: The Sound of Music ("George von Trapp") at the Port Elizabeth Opera House

2001: Partners in Time (performer) at the Savoy Theatre

As director:

2007: A Celebration – 75th Anniversary Revue for the Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society

2009: Valentine’s Cabaret – A Celebration of Love & Laughter for the Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society

Sources

Die Burger, 2 November 2001

Go to the ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Personalities S

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page