Hugh Colman interviewed by Michelle Potter [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 5813265
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Colman, Hugh, 1946-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2012
- 4 sound files (ca. 173 min.)
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Online.
- Summary:
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Hugh Coleman discusses his commission to design 'Swan Lake' for the Australian Ballet in 2012; Stephen Baynes; work processes; the Tchaikovsky score and characteristics; the character roles; elements of design and the design process; the role of audiences and dancers in creating theatre; theatrical workshops and wardrobes; Alexei Ratmansky; Maina Gielgud; his family background, his education at Geelong Grammar; family visits to theatre and film as a child; his family's theatrical background and activities; his design education; his parents' careers, his siblings and their careers; Melbourne University studies; his background in drawing and painting, developing and understanding learning skills; lighting design and its importance in a work of theatre; Rachel Burke; Melbourne Theatre Company; costume making; the design process in the wardrobe and workshop, importance of millinery design in the theatre; his designs for the Australian Ballet and the Hong Kong Ballet productions; the tutu as a costume; Ross Stretton; Natalie Weir; the integration of design and choreography; the apprenticeship of designers; Kristian Fredrikson; Tyrone Guthrie; John Sumner; George Ogilvie; narrative development in the theatre; freelance work; South Australian Theatre Company.
Colman speaks about designing for different theatrical genres; working with different directors, different attitudes to design; collaborating with colleagues working in wardrobe areas; his first experiences designing for dance; Margot Fonteyn; designing classic works; John Truscott; career influences; his thoughts on his own style; teaching experiences at RMIT and the Victorian College of the Arts in the school of production; challenges facing young designers today, technological advances; opportunities for designers to travel, scholarships, value of travel; his interest in Spain and its culture; his experiences as a book editor; Ailsa Piper; Red Stitch Theatre; career highlights and challenges; collaborative colleagues; his work values and philosophy; the future; designing for dance; working on original creations; his thanks to the people who have helped realise his designs and his vision; the generosity of those working in the theatre.
- Notes:
- Recorded on 5-6 March 2012 in Kew, Vic.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (6 p.) and corrected transcript (typescript, 85 leaves)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Potter, Michelle, 1944-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2082 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2012
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