MANUSCRIPT
Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
- Date
- 1970-1996
- By
- Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002Maunder, Paul Alan, 1945-
- Reference
- MS-Group-1714
- Description
These papers relate to Dennis' work with the Amamus Theatre Group. Includes scripts for plays, production notes, correspondence, reminiscences and other material. Many of the scripts were written by Paul Maunder. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings, reviews, programmes and posters.
Source of title - supplied title
For other collection material related to Jonathan Dennis, see MS-Papers-7532.
Jonathan Dennis was a founding member of the Amamus Theatre Group.
Quantity: 41 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed material
Transfers: For other collections donated by Jonathan Dennis, see MS-Group-0531, MS-Group-1714, 96-042, and PA-Group-00652..
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 41 folder(s), 0.30 Linear Metres, Clippings, Scripts (Documents), Programmes, Notes (Documents), Personal correspondence, Manuscripts, Mss, typescript and printed material
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'51
Date: 1972
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4418-06
Description: Contains the script of '51 which was a Amamus group creation. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (25 leaves).
Hamlet
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-17
Description: Contains notes, a prop and programme Jonathan Dennis was involved in an early production of Hamlet by Unity Theatre Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Newspaper clippings
Date: [ca 1971-1978]
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-29
Description: Contains clippings of reviews of Amamus Theatre Group productions. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Gallipoli
Date: [ca 1974-1976]
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-10
Description: Contains advertising mock-ups and material, booking lists, programmes, notes, workbook and other material relating to the productions of `Gallipoli'. Amamus Theatre Group performed Gallipoli first at Unity Theatre in 1974 and subsequently at Downstage, Otago University, ICA in London and the Fifth International Student Festival of the Open Theatre and other events in Poland. It was also performed during 1976 in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Newspaper Clippings
Date: 1973 - 1978
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4418-01
Description: Contains newspaper clippings relating to the Amamus Theatre Group, some concerning individual members in particular Paul Maunder and one on the 'Living Theatre Troupe'. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (14 items). Physical Description: printed matter
Memories of Christmas
Date: [ca 1972]
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-08
Description: Contains notes, programmes, newspaper clipping and other material for the production of `Memories of Christmas'. Memories of Christmas was performed by Amamus at Downstage and as part of the Wanganui Festival of Arts Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Memories of Christmas
Date: 1972
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4418-07
Description: Contains the script for 'Memories of Christmas' which was written by Paul Maunder. Script is in two parts; part one consists of some dialogue notes, chorus words and words for 5 songs and part two is the script proper. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (31 leaves).
Doll's House
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-21
Description: Contains a programme for the Unity Theatre production of Doll's House Quantity: 1 folder(s).
3 Square Chain & 10
Date: 1972
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4418-05
Description: Contains script for 3 Square Chain & 10. Written by Paul Maunder. (2 copies of script). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (22 leaves).
3 Square Chain and 10
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers relating to Amamus Theatre
Reference: MS-Papers-4500-05
Description: Contains script, notes and a rehearsal schedule for `3 Square Chain and 10'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).