2003
David Renton (1934-2006) came to Canada from Geelong, Australia in 1954 and worked for CBC television in Toronto. In the early 1960’s he toured Canada and the US with theCanadian Players Theatre Company. He joined Leon Major in 1963 as part of Neptune Theatre’s first company and served as Neptune’s artistic director for the 77 – 78 season. David performed at theatres across Canada from the Vancouver Playhouse, the Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, to the Ship’s Company in Parrsboro and Theatre Antigonish in Nova Scotia.
For forty three years he made Halifax his home with his wife Karine and was tireless in his efforts to support fellow and aspiring actors. He was an active and contributing member of ACTRA, Equity, the Canada Council and the Performing Arts Lodges of Canada. In 2003 David received the Robert Merritt Achievement Award for his contributions to theatre in Nova Scotia.
David’s granddaughters, Cate and Claire Fleming are accomplished young performers. Both are dancers and skaters. They live in Boston.
