Guide to the Ensemble Theatre, Sydney : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1958-

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROMPT .Ensemble Theatre, Sydney
Extent:
Folders of programs and miscellaneous pieces.
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items of the Ensemble Theatre, Sydney including various theatre programs such as the Cavalcaders, the Dock brief, Harp on the willow, and Why kids?.

Ensemble Theatre, Sydney is the longest continuously running professional theatre group given its first performance in Cammeray Children's Library on 11 May 1958. It relocated to Kirribilli in the old boatshed on the shore of Careening Cove in 1960. The theatre was founded by Hayes Gordon AO OBE along with the Ensemble Studios acting school, which introduced Stanislavsky-influenced method acting to Australia.

The list is based on imperfect holdings and is updated over time as gaps in the Library's holdings are filled.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: