Martin Portus oral history interviews relating to the performing arts in Australia

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24 February 2016-11 August 2023

Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Oral Histories, Graphic Materials, Photographs

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25 audio files (approx 64 hrs., 42 min.) - digital, WAV, stereo (48 kHz, 24 bit)
4 photographs - digital, JPEG, colour

This performing arts collection is a collaboration between Martin Portus and the State Library of New South Wales. The interviews document the life experiences of individuals prominent in the theatre and dance sector in Australia.

These interviews were conducted by Martin Portus, a former ABC Radio National and TV broadcaster, arts writer, critic and media strategist.

SERIES 1
Martin Portus oral history interviews with Australian choreographers, 24 February-21 September 2016, 26 April 2017

SERIES 2
Martin Portus oral history interviews with Australian costume, lighting and set designers, 18 April-20 June 2017

SERIES 3
Martin Portus oral history interviews with Australian playwrights, 24 October 2017-23 January 2018

SERIES 4
Martin Portus oral history interviews with Australian theatre and artistic directors, 2018

SERIES 5
Martin Portus oral history interviews with Australians working in community arts and cultural engagement, 25 October 2019