Peter Summerton (14 June 1969) was an Australian director, actor and producer of theatre, films and television. He had a long association with the Independent Theatre in Sydney.
He died of a heart attack in Townsville aged 40 while adjudicating a drama festival. The Peter Summerton Foundation was established in his memory.
Select credits
- The Bishop's Candlesticks (1948) play - actor
- The Women (1960) play - director
- A View from a Bridge (1960) play - director
- Rashomon (1963) (play) - director
- The Cell (1966) play - director
- You Can't See Round Corners (1967) TV series - producer
- Everything in the Garden (1969) play - director
References
- "OUT AND ABOUT THE TWO FACES OF DEDICATION Hayes Gordon, Peter Summerton... and Theatre", The Bulletin, John Ryan Comic Collection (Specific issues)., Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 11 August 1962, nla.obj-696453804, retrieved 26 September 2024 – via Trove
- "Prominent Sydney producer dies on tour". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 1969. p. 5.
- "MEMORIAL", The Bulletin, Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 8 November 1969, nla.obj-1721912810, retrieved 26 September 2024 – via Trove
- "Films.. Music.. Theatre". Catholic Weekly. Vol. VII, no. 354. New South Wales, Australia. 9 December 1948. p. 4 (Magazine Section). Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Theatre TWO GOOD SHOWS". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 71, no. 12. New South Wales, Australia. 6 December 1963. p. 16. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
- Peter Summerton at Ausstage