Guide to the Theatre programs and related material regarding Dame Judith Anderson, 1915-1971

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Summary

Collection number:

Anderson

Extent:

65 items

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use this material should refer to the Ephemera PROMPT collection.

Citation of items from this collection should include references to author's/organisation's name, date, item title, Publisher and place of publication.

Example: J.C. Williamson (Firm). Theatre Royal (Adelaide, S.A.). 1950, Gilbert Sullivan opera season [theatre program] : The gondoliers J. C. Williamson Ltd [Adelaide]

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:: Printed materials in the PROMPT collection include programs and printed ephemera such as brochures, leaflets, tickets, etc. Theatre programs are taken as the prime documentary evidence of a performance. The list is based on imperfect holdings, and is updated as gaps in the Library's holdings are filled. Unless otherwise stated, all entries are based on published programs in the PROMPT collection.
Biographical / Historical:: Dame Frances Margaret (Judith) Anderson (1897-1992) was born in Kent Town, Adelaide. She is know for her theatrical roles Cobra, The Dove, Tea for Three, Strange Interlude, As You Desire Me, Come of Age, Hamlet and Robinson Jeffers' Meda. Anderson worked in both television and film with roles in Blood Money, Rebecca, Hallmark Hall of Fame, Macbeth, The Cradle Song and later Santa Barbara. (Australian Dictionary of Biography)
Arrangement:: Programs in the National Library PROMPT collection are arranged chronologically in three parts: early Australian career; tours to Australia and overseas stage career. Under each heading they are listed, chronologically by performance and then with venue, city; name of production or performer; date (day and month); headline performers etc.

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