Robert Jarman is an Australian theatre artist based in
Hobart, Tasmania
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. Primarily a director and actor, he is also a writer and designer.
Education
Jarman studied English and Drama at the
University of Sydney
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, 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
Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is an American composer and pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. Glass's work has been associated with minimal music, minimalism, being built up fr ...
's opera ''
Hydrogen Jukebox'' at the
Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music
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where he is currently the lecturer in Music Theatre.
He has collaborated extensively with composers including
Raffæle Marcellino and
Matthew Dewey.
Productions
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
Living people
Australian theatre directors
People from Hobart
Year of birth missing (living people)
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