Robert Jarman

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Robert Jarman is an Australian theatre artist based in Hobart, Tasmania. Primarily a director and actor, he is also a writer and designer.

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.

Career

In the late 1980s, 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{{cite web|url=http://www.realtimearts.net/article/55/7110|title=Glass-Ginsberg Musical Lightning|author=Anne Kellas|website=Realtimearts.net}} where he is currently the lecturer in Music Theatre.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-02-28 |title=Robert Jarman Honoured With Theatre Award - Tasmanian Times |url=https://tasmaniantimes.com/2022/02/robert-jarman-honoured-with-theatre-award/ |access-date=2025-05-18 |language=en}}

He has collaborated extensively with composers including Raffæle Marcellino{{cite web|url=http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/textonly.aspx?id=465|title=Arts Tasmania Grant and Loan Recipients for 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091014130259/http://arts.tas.gov.au/textonly.aspx?id=465|archive-date=2009-10-14}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/classic/daily/stories/s403885.htm |title=ABC Classic FM Music Details: Wednesday 20 June 2001 |website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=13 February 2010 |archive-date=10 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110201720/http://www.abc.net.au/classic/daily/stories/s403885.htm |url-status=dead }} and Matthew Dewey.

Productions

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Year || Title || Genre || Involvement || Other notes
2009I Am My Own WifeActor
2008Les MisérablesMusicalDirector(Tasmanian Theatre Trust){{Cite web |title=Hobart gripped by The Glums - Australian Stage Online |url=https://australianstage.com.au/200804011312/features/tasmania/hobart-gripped-by-the-glums.html |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=australianstage.com.au}}
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)

2019 The Protecting Veil. ‘The Protecting Veil’ takes inspiration and incorporates material from ‘The Seven Sacraments of Nicholas Poussin’ written and performed by Neil Bartlett, first produced at The London Hospital, produced by Artangel, London, July 1, 1997.

Honours

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

References

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Category:Living people

Category:Australian theatre directors

Category:People from Hobart

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