Robert Jarman

Robert Jarman is a theatre director and writer based in Hobart, Tasmania.

Education

Jarman studied English and Drama at the University of Sydney, where he participated extensively with the Sydney University Dramatic Society, performing, writing and directing shows varying in style from Shakespeare to experimental political cabaret. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Theatre.

Career

In the early nineties Jarman moved to Hobart where he quickly established himself as one of the leading entities within the Tasmanian arts industry.

He directed the Australasian Premiere of Philip Glass's opera Hydrogen Jukebox at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music[1] where he is currently the lecturer in Music Theatre.[2]

He has collaborated extensively with composers including Raffæle Marcellino[3][4] and Matthew Dewey.

Productions

YearTitleGenreInvolvementOther notes
2009I Am My Own WifeActor[5]
2008Les MisérablesMusicalDirector(Tasmanian Theatre Trust)[6]
2007Con ArtistsPuppet theatreDirectorTerrapin Puppet Theatre
2007underwherePhysical theatreDirectorLucy Who Productions
2007Troilus and CressidaShakespeareDirector(Old Nick Company)
2005The Death of ChattertonOperaDirector/Co-librettistWritten by Matthew Dewey (IHOS Opera)
2005MacbethShakespeareDirector(Hobart Repertory Theatre)
2005A Midsummer Night's DreamShakespeareDirector(Hobart Repertory Theatre)
2004Euphonic TemplesOperaDirector/DesignerConducted by Jean Louis Forestier (IHOS Opera)
2001The Flight of Les DarcyOperaDirector/LibrettistWritten by Raffæle Marcellino (10 Days on the Island)

Honours

In 2001 he was awarded the Australian Centenary of Federation Medal for services to the performing arts.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Anne Kellas. "Glass-Ginsberg Musical Lightning".
  2. ↑ "Associate Director".
  3. ↑ "Arts Tasmania Grant and Loan Recipients for 2005". Archived from the original on 2009-10-14.
  4. ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/classic/daily/stories/s403885.htm
  5. ↑ "I Am My Own Wife".
  6. ↑ "Robert Jarman on Les Miserables".
  7. ↑ "Robert Jarman".


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