Doinall Dhu O'Connor

Doinall Dhu O'Connor (1894–1975) or Dan, was a New Zealand theatrical manager, concert impresario and businessman. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1894.[1]

O'Connor is most well known for being the impresario who brought the Old Vic Theatre Company to Australia and New Zealand (1948–49), which included players Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.[1]

O'Connor died on 22nd March, 1975, aged 80. He is buried at Purewa Cemetery, Auckland.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Simpson, Adrienne. "Doinall Dhu O'Connor". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Doinall Dhu O'CONNOR (1894 - 1975) | Purewa Cemetery | EverAfter". purewa.discovereverafter.com. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
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