Frank Van Straten Frank Van Straten i(A86587 works by)
Born: Established: 14 May 1936 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
; Died: Ceased: 19 Apr 2024
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Hanky-Panky : The Theatrical Escapades of Ernest C. Rolls Frank Van Straten , North Melbourne : Australian Scholarly Publishing , 2020 20864125 2020 single work biography

'This is the previously untold saga of one of theatre’s most controversial creators, Ernest C. Rolls, and his loyal wife, the revue star, Jennie Benson. They brought their talents to the Australian theatrical world in the 1920s. Their chaotic careers survived a daunting succession of personal and professional crises – everything from bankruptcy to murder. Rolls even served a term in prison. This extraordinary story, authored by well-known theatre critic and historian, Frank Van Straten, unfolds amidst an array of evocative, rarely seen, images. The racy text and vast selection of archival images bring to life the remarkable world of a forgotten theatrical great.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Her Majesty's Pleasure : A Centenary Celebration for Adelaide's Theatre of the Stars Frank Van Straten , Mile End : Wakefield Press , 2018 14199812 2018 multi chapter work criticism biography

'This unique book raises the curtain on the hidden history of Adelaide's most remarkable playhouse - Her Majesty's Theatre. For one hundred eventful years 'the Maj' has hosted an extraordinarily diverse cavalcade of entertainment - from the grandest of grand opera to earthy vaudeville; from Dame Joan Sutherland and Sir John Gielgud to Stiffy and Mo, Whoopi Goldberg and Julian Clary. It's a place crowded with happy memories, a couple of benevolent ghosts - and it's Barry Humphries' favourite Australian theatre. Enriched by a treasure-trove of rare photographs, posters and costume and set designs, Her Majesty's Pleasure will delight anyone who loves show business and who loves Adelaide. ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Irene Mitchell MBE 1905-1995 Frank Van Straten , 2007 2007 9534710 2007 single work biography

'George Fairfax paid this tribute: ‘Known to her great family of “theatre children” as Renee, or Miss Mitch, or Teach, Irene Mitchell director, actor, teacher and theatre enthusiast was a mentor to thousands of actors, designers, playwrights and directors in Australia in a lifetime that spanned all but ten years of the 20th century. Long before Australian plays were fashionable or good box office, she was encouraging local writers, working with them on their texts and, above all, presenting their plays...' (Frank Van Straten).

1 Peter Scriven MBE 1930-1998 Frank Van Straten , 2007 single work biography
— Appears in: Live Performance Australia : Hall of Fame 2006-;

'[Peter] Scriven’s contribution to puppetry is an important part of Australia’s performing arts history,’ said Jenny Gould, who toured through Asia with him. ‘He developed puppetry as an art form in this country where there had been none. It was original, creative and visionary in its scale. He sought funding from the corporate sector, a new concept we now take for granted; he was an entrepreneur. He had a genius for attracting talented and hardworking creative people – writers, musicians, actors, technicians and craftsmen – to implement his ideas...'

1 3 y separately published work icon Huge Deal : The Fortunes and Follies of Hugh D. McIntosh Frank Van Straten , South Melbourne : Lothian , 2004 Z1171799 2004 single work biography
1 y separately published work icon Tivoli Frank Van Straten , South Melbourne : Lothian , 2003 Z1424723 2003 single work biography
1 The Riddle of 'FFF,' a Forgotten Australian Musical Comedy Frank Van Straten , 2001 single work criticism
— Appears in: Australasian Music Research , no. 6 2001; (p. 105-119)
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