Peter Summerton

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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. [1]

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He died of a heart attack in Townsville aged 40 while adjudicating a drama festival. [2] The Peter Summerton Foundation was established in his memory. [3]

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  1. "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
  2. "Prominent Sydney producer dies on tour". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 1969. p. 5.
  3. "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
  4. "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.
  5. "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.