Dennis Watkins interviewed by James Waites [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 3573414
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Watkins, Dennis
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies, written permission is required for public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 2005
- 6 digital audio tapes (ca. 390 min.)
- Summary:
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Dennis Watkins discusses his early influences and formative experiences; the many aspects of his association with the Opera House, from tour guide to his holding a place on the Board of Trustees for nine years; Jorn Utzon, producing a complete set of working drawings for potential rehabilitation of his abandoned design; work which has been scheduled to go ahead; the state of Australian theatre today.
- Biography/History:
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Dennis Watkins studied at the University of Sydney along with a group, that has come to dominate the Australian theatre scene. Working in a wide range of capacities, including that of actor, writer, director, commissioning editor, artistic counsel and more. He is the writer of the witty contemporary musicals, 'Stalin the musical', 'Dingo girl' and co-creator of the opera 'The Eighth Wonder', based on the experience of Jorn Utzon and the building of his Sydney Opera House.
- Notes:
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- Recorded during September and October 2005 at Glebe, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (20 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 241 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Waites, James, 1955-2014, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2075 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2005
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