Richard Condon (born 1937 in Belfast– died 1991 in County Mayo), was an impresario and theatre manager.
Condon, affectionately known as Dick was made theatre manager of the Theatre Royal, Norwich in 1972.History of the Theatre Royal, Norwich Retrieved 14 November 2008 During his tenure, the genial Irishman transformed the theatre into one of the most popular in Europe. On leaving the theatre after a funding dispute, he formed a partnership with the Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier and helped to produce the ever-popular Seaside Special.Cromer Pier history Retrieved 14 November 2008 In 1987, he was appointed general manager of the revived D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, helping to restart the company in 1988.Lisle, Nicola. "When the wheels came off the Carte", Classical Music, 17 February 2007, p. 12
After his death the Eastern Daily Press wrote that he was among the "best known and assuredly best loved figures in Norfolk"Skipper, Keith. More Norfolk Connections Poppyland (1992)
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