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Peter Pinne Peter Pinne i(A35028 works by) (a.k.a. Peter Lindsay)
Born: Established: 1937 Moreland, Brunswick - Coburg area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 2 y separately published work icon The Australian Musical : From the Beginning Peter Pinne , Peter Wyllie Johnston , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 16866627 2019 multi chapter work criticism

The definitive history of a century of musical theatre in Australia, including behind the scenes stories of achievement and disaster, fully illustrated in colour.

'Musical theatre has a special place in the hearts of Australians. Whether it is The Boy from Oz, Bran Nue Dae or Muriel's Wedding, we love to see Australian stories on the big stage with all the glamour, energy and vibrancy a musical can offer.

'However magical they are on stage, performances leave behind few traces. Australia has a rich, hidden history of achievement in musical theatre which is now largely forgotten. Drawing on their long careers in musical performance, and extensive research in public and private collections, Peter Wyllie Johnston and Peter Pinne have compiled a definitive account of the history of musical theatre in Australia.

'From small amateur performances in the early days, to international achievements, to the new wave of Australian musicals from the 1990s right through to the explosion of creativity in the 21st century, they recount the emotional roller-coaster of successes and disappointments of one of the most demanding art forms. Also included is an authoritative guide to over 300 Australian musicals.

'Richly illustrated with colour photos from the early days to the present, The Australian Musical is a book to treasure for years to come, and an invaluable resource for anyone involved with theatre and music.' (Publication summary)

1 Multi-talented Writer was a Major Creative Force in Early TV Drama Peter Pinne , 2016 single work obituary (for Don Battye )
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 30 March 2016; (p. 38) The Age , 31 March 2016; (p. 37)

'Australian writer Don Battye, who has died at his home in the Philippines aged 77, wore many hats during a long career but is best remembered for his television work with Crawford Productions and Grundy Television on the iconic series Homicide, Sons and Daughters and Neighbours.

1 1 Mavis Bramston - Reloaded Peter Pinne , Paul Dellit , 2006 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revue.

Billed as 'a musical comedy revue for the new millennium,' Mavis Bramston - Reloaded is a sketch-comedy show in the style of the original iconic 1960s Australian televsion series The Mavis Bramston Show. In this production, the writers target the new millennium, poking fun at Australia's sacred cows, celebrities, and institutions and the world in general. The production featured the voice of John-Michael Howson.

The program running order was as follows:

  • 1. 'Opening' (company).
  • 2. 'Bronwyn and Amanda' (Rowena and Geraldine).
  • 3. 'Is There a Doctor in the House?' (Hazel and Karen).
  • 4. 'A Woman's Best Friend' (Geraldine).
  • 5. 'That's What You Are' (Hazel and Andrew).
  • 6. 'Football Rules' (Karen and Rowena).
  • 7. 'I Never Do Anything Twice' (Geraldine).
  • 8. Raffle 1 (Hazel).
  • 9. McLeod's Daughters (Geraldine, Karen, and Rowena).
  • 10. 'Second Hand' (Hazel).
  • 11. 'Como Te Gusta Mi Pinga' (Andrew).
  • 12. 'Tracey and Naomi' (Geraldine and Rowena).
  • 13. 'Pauline Hanson: The Musical' (company).
  • 14. 'Starbucks' (Andrew).
  • 15. 'Medical Register' (Geraldine and Rowena).
  • 16. 'An Opening for a Prince' (Karen).
  • 17. 'Myrna and Dulcie' (Geraldine and Hazel).
  • 18. 'Thai Golden Hands' (Andrew and Karen).
  • 19. 'New Bed' (Geraldine and Hazel).
  • 20. 'Botox Blues' (Rowena).
  • 21. 'Face Lift' (Karen and Hazel).
  • 23. 'Good Morning Atlanta' (Geraldine).
  • 24. 'Fatima' (Rowena and Hazel).
  • 25. 'Cell Phone' (Geraldine).
  • 26. Raffle 2 (Rowena).
  • 27. 'Bali High' (Hazel and Karen).
  • 28. 'Taboo' (company).
  • 29. 'Laughing Matters' (company).
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Autumn vol. 7 no. 2 2006; (p. 9-12)
In his series looking at intimate revue in Australia in the '50s and '60s, Peter Pinne begins his exploration of the scene in Melbourne (Part One of a two part series).
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Winter vol. 7 no. 3 2006; (p. n. pags.)
It's Melbourne's turn for targetting. Part 2 of Peter Pinne's history of the sort of scoail shifting only intimate revue can do.
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Summer vol. 7 no. 1 2006; (p. 10-12)
With imitation the sincerest form of flattery, doubles of the Phillip Theatre style popped up everywhere says Peter Pinne in Part 4 of his look at intimate revue in Sydney in the '50s and '60s.
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Winter vol. 6 no. 3 2005; (p. n. pags.)
Part 2 of a four part series looking at Sydney Phillip Street Theatre.
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Autumn vol. 6 no. 2 2005; (p. n. pags.)
Part One of a four part series looking at Sydney's Phillip Street Revue.
1 It Didn't Always Close on Saturday Night Peter Pinne , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: On Stage , Spring vol. 6 no. 4 2005; (p. 9-12)

Peter Pinne examines the Phillip Theatre and the intimate revue it produced between 1954 and 1970, as well as the effect television had in eroding audience numbers (Part 3 of a 4 part series).

1 3 Pyjamas in Paradise John-Michael Howson , Peter Pinne , Ashley Irwin (composer), 2005 single work musical theatre 'Pyjamas in Paradise takes us back to a time when the fabulous history of Surfers Paradise was just beginning. Long before there was a Gold Coast and multi-storey skyscrapers the former sleepy hollow was on the cusp of being transformed into an international resort. A headline-making event was the famous Pyjama Parties in which "pre-schoolie" teens and 20s danced in their short pyjamas and Baby Dolls to the hit parade tunes of the times - the late 50s and early 60s. All around Australia teens longed to be part of the fun and frolics that outraged some and was a constant source of news photos and stories' (www.broadwayaustralia.com/pj.html ; sighted 19/06/2005).
1 y separately published work icon All the Colours of the Rainbow Don Battye , Peter Pinne , Peter Pinne (composer), 1999 Miami : Bayview Records , 1999 Z1511352 1999 single work lyric/song children's

A collection of 14 songs from five of the Don Battye/Peter Pinne children's musicals. All date from 1973 to 1980s and were previously unreleased. The CD was named as one of the top ten show tune releases in the USA during 2000.

The tracks are : 1. 'Pantomime' ; 2. 'From a Paper Boat'/'It's the Custom Here' ; 3. 'At the Fair' ; 4. 'Back Up on Top' ; 5. 'No One's as Handsome as Me' ; 6. 'Let the Sun Put a Smile in Your Hand' ; 7. 'Silver Sequin' ; 8. 'Lullaby' ; 9. 'Terribly, Terribly Me' ; 10. 'Happy Shoes' ; 11. 'Will She Love Me?' ; 12. 'Great Big Country Shoehouse' ; 13. 'Right Hand Man' ; 14. 'All the Colours of the Rainbow.'

1 Prisoner Cell Block H : The Musical Don Battye , Peter Pinne , Peter Pinne (composer), 1995 single work musical theatre

Especially written for English audiences, this pantomime-style spoof of the original Australian drama series was 'played strictly for laughs' with intentional overacting and sets that sometimes wobbled (satirising the urban myth that the television series did this in some scenes).

Songs from the show include : 'Not Above the Law,' 'I'll be a Star,' 'Trouble,' 'I'm Innocent,' and 'Style' (all sung by Lily Savage) ; along with 'I Feel Like I Want to Boogie,' 'I Never Told Him I Loved Him,' 'Give Me a Man' and 'Why Not For Me?'

1 1 y separately published work icon Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series Albert Moran , Peter Pinne , North Ryde : Australian Film Television and Radio School , 1993 Z1511317 1993 single work criticism An in-depth history of Australian television series from 1956-1993.
2 y separately published work icon A Bit o' Petticoat : A Musical Ray Kolle , Peter Pinne (composer), Montmorency : Yackandandah Playscripts , 1992 Z112554 1992 single work musical theatre
1 y separately published work icon In Your Arms Don Battye , Peter Pinne , Peter Pinne (composer), 1989 Darlinghurst : MCA Music Australia , 1989 Z1510914 1989 single work lyric/song The wedding theme from the Grundy television production Neighbours.
1 y separately published work icon Australian Performers, Australian Performances : A Discography from Film, TV, Theatre, Radio and Concert, 1897-1985 Peter Pinne , Melbourne : Performing Arts Museum , 1987 Z1511329 1987 single work criticism
1 form y separately published work icon Possession Bevan Lee , Gwenda Marsh , Denise Morgan , Peter Pinne , ( dir. Philip East et. al. )agent Sydney : Reg Grundy Enterprises , 1985 Z1827402 1985 series - publisher film/TV

Another Grundy soap opera, Possession was, like the ill-fated Taurus Rising, designed to challenge the American soaps Dynasty and Dallas, in that it was (to use Moran's description from his Guide to Australian TV series) 'nicely set to gravitate betweem motifs of material wealth and unbalanced, emotionally wrought behaviour'.

Like Taurus Rising, the program was unsuccessful, and was pulled from its 7:30pm slot early in its run, to run out the rest of its episodes in a late-night slot. Moran notes that the program was 'one of a long series of misses' for Channel Nine, as they struggled to find a replacement for The Sullivans and The Young Doctors.

Moran also notes, 'For industry watchers--the serial was producer Eric Taylor's first dip in the waters of commercial television after many years' flotation in ABC TV Drama'.

1 y separately published work icon A Chronological List of Operas Performed by Selected Opera Companies in Australia, 1911-1936 Peter Pinne , 1985 (Manuscript version)x402008 Z1511333 1985 single work index 'Compiled from newspapers, and other sources, for the proposed publication: Australian film, TV, theatre, radio and concerts on disc.'
1 Beauty and the Beast Don Battye , Peter Pinne , Peter Pinne (composer), 1983 single work musical theatre children's
1 y separately published work icon The Emperor's New Clothes Don Battye , Peter Pinne , Peter Pinne (composer), 1982 2001 Z1510793 1982 single work musical theatre children's
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