John Sumner (director)
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John Hackman Sumner, CBE, AO (27 May 1924 – 24 May 2013) was an English-born director and producer and theatre impresario, who was the founder and artistic director of Melbourne Theatre Company in Australia, gathering a group of later internationally famous stars including Ray Lawler, Zoe Caldwell, Barry Humphries and Fred Parslow.[2][3][4]
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Born | John Hackman Sumner 27 May 1924 England, United Kingdom |
Died | 24 May 2013 (aged 88) Melbourne, Australia |
Education | National Opera Studio |
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Years active | 1947–1987 (retired) |
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Spouse(s) | Patsy King (married, 1959– unknown-?) |
Awards | Helpmann Award |
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