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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
In 1977 he was brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success. | In 1977 he was brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success. | ||
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Retired in 1995, to be replaced by [[Rodney Philips]]. | Retired in 1995, to be replaced by [[Rodney Philips]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 23 January 2020
John Slemon (19*-200*). Theatre manager.
Contents
Biography
He was born in Ireland.
Youth
Training
Career
Before coming to South Africa, he was the manager of the Abbey Theatre.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
In 1977 he was brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success.
In 1985 he staged (with Bobby Heaney) a controversial production of Miss Julie at the Baxter Theatre and the Market Theatre.
Retired in 1995, to be replaced by Rodney Philips.
He directed Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You in 1983.
Awards, etc
In 1987 he received the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the industry.
He was the winner of the Moyra Fine award for lifetime contribution to theatrical life in South Africa in 1996.
Sources
Tucker, 1997. 349, 386, 425, 441.
Cape Times 28 Aug 2007.
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