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SLEMON, John (19*-200*) Theatre manager.

He was born in Ireland.

Before coming to South Africa, he was the manager of the Abbey Theatre.

In 1977 brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success.

Retired in 1995, to be replaced by Rodney Philips.

In 1987 he received the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Award for his contribution to the industry.

Tucker, 1997. 349, 386, 425, 441.

Cape Times 28 Aug 2007.

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-(19*-200*) Theatre manager. Born in Ireland, he ***. In 1977 brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success. ***. ********** Retired in 1995, to be replaced by [[Rodney Philips]]. In 1987 he received the [[Fleur du Cap Lifetime Award]] for his contribution to the industry.  SLEMON, John. Irishman who ran the [[Baxter Theatre]] circa 1977.
+SLEMON, John (19*-200*) Theatre manager.
+== 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 brought out to South Africa to start up and manage the new [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town, which he did with enormous success.
+Retired in 1995, to be replaced by [[Rodney Philips]].
+== Awards, etc ==
+In 1987 he received the [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards|Fleur du Cap]] Lifetime Award for his contribution to the industry.
 == Sources ==
-Tucker, 1997
+[[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. 349, 386, 425, 441.
+''Cape Times'' 28 Aug 2007.
+Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
+== Return to ==
-Return to [[ESAT Personalities S]]
+Return to [[ESAT Personalities  S]]
 Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
+Return to [[The ESAT Entries]]
 Return to [[Main Page]]