Jenden, Paul John, 1955-2013 : Photographs relating to dance, musicals and productions

Date: 1970s-1990s

From: Jenden, Paul John, 1955-2013 : Photographs relating to dance, musicals and productions

By: Carlin, Jocelyn, 1955-2017; Casey, John, active 1980s-1990s; Ginn, Victoria, 1952-

Reference: PAColl-10202

Description: Photographs of Paul Jenden and his dance and life partner Louis Solino performing, and of productions that Jenden designed and choreographed, mainly in Wellington. Taken during 1970s, 1980s and 1990s by various photographers including: Jocelyn Carlin, Vanessa Forbes, Amanda Kreglow, John Casey, Vicki Ginn, Ulf Koninski, Roy Thomas Murphy and other unidentified photographers. The images are of Jenden and Solino as the characters, or in productions, of: 'Dead ballerinas', 'Fairy stories', 'Dance for dummies', 'Pinup lady', 'Intensive care', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'Dancing the gay fandango', 'Sin', 'Seven sins', 'Pink panther', 'Brief spell', 'Hairy Maclary', 'Monkeys', 'Harpie', 'Punch and Judy' and other unidentified productions. Some other performers are identified and have been named. Also some studio publicity shots of Jenden and Solino. There are often annotations on the reverse of the photographs. Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s). 43 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at DPP-Group-0007..

Date: [ca 1970-1990s]

From: Jenden, Paul John, 1955-2013 : Photographs relating to dance, musicals and productions

Reference: PAColl-10206

Description: Two photographic prints; one showing Paul Jenden dancing with Debbie Groves, Jenden wears a striped tshirt, the other showing Jenden with Alison O'Reilly. Taken by unknown photographer(s) circa 1970s to circa 1990s. Productions and venues unknown. Probably taken for publicity purposes. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on card.

Date: 1980s-1990s

From: Jenden, Paul John, 1955-2013 : Photographs relating to dance, musicals and productions

By: A'Court, Stephen, active 1980-1990s

Reference: PAColl-10205

Description: Photographs of Paul Jenden and his dance and life partner Louis Solino performing, and of productions Jenden designed and choreographed. Taken during 1980s and 1990s by various photographers including: Stephen A'Court, Ulf Koninski and other unidentified photographers. The images are of Jenden and Solino in productions of: Fairy Stories, Dance for dummies, and other unidentified productions. Some appear to be studio publicity shots. Some other performers are also identified and have been named. Includes two images of the 1989 Royal New Zealand Ballet performance of Le Papillon which Jenden choreographed and designed the costumes for. There are often annotations on the reverse of the photographs. Quantity: 16 colour original photographic print(s). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (laser copies).

Date: 2013

From: Jenden, Paul John, 1955-2013 : Photographs relating to dance, musicals and productions

By: Carlin, Jocelyn, 1955-2017

Reference: PADL-001859

Description: Photographs relating to Paul Jenden and his career taken by Jocelyn Carlin between 1975 and circa 2000s, and digitised by Jocelyn Carlin in 2013. Includes: Colour photograph of Paul Jenden (nude back view) with Louis Solino (in tux) relating to their show "Dancing the Gay Fandago" circa 1991-1994 [possibly the image used for the poster]. Five colour photographs of Paul Jenden in a pink towel and Paul in underwear dancing with a cigarette on stage as "Pin up lady". Five black and white photographs of Paul Jenden as "Marg Fonteyn" [possibly relating to "Dead Ballerinas" show performed circa 1985]. Three colour photographs of Paul Jenden in a silver costume with long sleeves and a feathered hat. Five black and white photographs of Impulse Dance Company taken between 1975-1980: Liz Davey dancing (another unidentiftable dancer in background); a group portrait of Paul Jenden, Jamie Bull, Liz Davey (holding the umbrella), Alison Gray, and Debbie Groves; Paul Jenden wearing a hat (chair in background); Paul Jenden dancing with Alison Gray (both in medieval style costume); Paul Jenden in rehearsal leotard; and Paul Jenden dancing with Debbie Groves and Liz Davey [originally newsprint photograph?]. Includes two colour photographs of Paul Jenden taken off stage; Paul in a blue shirt, and a photograph of a small polaroid depicting Paul Jenden in red shirt. Description based on information from Louis Solino. Quantity: 11 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 11 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s).