The Mill community theatre project
Title
The Mill community theatre project
Date
1978-1984
Creator
The Mill Theatre
Description
A collection of photographs, posters, programmes and paraphernalia documenting Deakin University's inaugural theatre company.
Under the artistic direction of James McCaughey, a collective of professional theatre-makers worked with the Geelong community to create original productions and events, often drawing upon the history and culture of Geelong and the Western region of Victoria.
Information about the images has been gleaned from Meredith Rogers' book, "The Mill: Experiments in theatre and community" (2016, forthcoming)
Under the artistic direction of James McCaughey, a collective of professional theatre-makers worked with the Geelong community to create original productions and events, often drawing upon the history and culture of Geelong and the Western region of Victoria.
Information about the images has been gleaned from Meredith Rogers' book, "The Mill: Experiments in theatre and community" (2016, forthcoming)
Subject
Deakin University Archives
Publisher
Deakin University
Rights
© Deakin University
For re-use outside the jurisdiction of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), permission must be granted by Deakin University
For re-use outside the jurisdiction of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), permission must be granted by Deakin University
Source
The Mill Theatre Collection, Deakin University Archives
Items in the The Mill community theatre project collection
Dolphin play
Poster for The Church Theatre season of "Dolphin Play", originally performed at the Mill Theatre. A piece devised by Gavin Daws and the Company. Directed by James McCaughey and designed by Neil Greenaway, with movement direction from Nanette Hassall…
The burning of Bentley's Hotel
Poster for the Mill Theatre's production of "The Burning of Bentley's Hotel". Researched and dramaturged by William Henderson, the play was set during the Gold Rush of the 1850s, and formed part of a trilogy of "history plays" together with "The Wool…
Clyde Company Station
Poster for "Clyde Company Station", researched and dramaturged by Philip Gardner and William Henderson. Direction by James McCaughey and design by Barbara Ciszewska. Performed by Ian Campbell, Robert Draffin, Ernie Gray, Neil Greenaway, William…
The wool game
Poster for "The Wool Game", a production performed by The Mill Theatre Ensemble in conjunction with Deakin University students. With research and dramaturgy by William Henderson, the show was based on the history of the Geelong Woollen Mills (the…
Mill nights
Mill Nights took place on Thursday nights, and were open to members of the local community. More than 200 separate events took place over seven years, during which the Company members, students and local attendees created organic, improvised…
Hansel and Gretel
Production photograph for "Hansel and Gretel - a play for the family", Written and directed by Ernie Gray, and designed by Barbara Ciszeswska. Cast included Rosalind Hill, Barbara Ciszewska, Robyn Birrell, Lauren Bradley, Robert Draffin, Laurie…
Ladies of fortune
Production photograph for "Ladies of Fortune",a play about Ann Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb, written by Colin Ryan. This was the first show to be performed at The Blakiston Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), and was directed by James…
Mill night warm-up
James McCaughey (centre) takes a group warm-up at one of the company's popular Mill Nights. Professor Fred Jevons, Deakin University's first Vice-Chancellor, takes part (far left)
The door
Publicity photograph for "The Door" by David Porter. Performed by Tom Considine (pictured), Rosalind Hill, and Paul Chapple. Directed by James McCaughey and designed by Glenys Nall