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Darryl Emmerson Darryl Emmerson i(A31402 works by) (a.k.a. Darryl James Cloonan Emmerson)
Born: Established: 1952 ;
Gender: Male
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1 2 I Write What I See : Christina Stead Speaks Darryl Emmerson , 2010 single work drama
1 Martin and Gina Darryl Emmerson , 2000 single work drama musical theatre
1 Playwright Claims the Sight to Fail Darryl Emmerson , 1992 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July no. 142 1992; (p. 54)
— Review of Stephen Sewell : The Playwright as Revolutionary Peter Fitzpatrick , 1991 single work criticism biography
1 A Celebration of Scepticism Darryl Emmerson , 1992 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , May no. 140 1992; (p. 25-26)
— Review of Siren David Williamson , 1990 single work drama ; Emerald City David Williamson , 1986 single work drama ; Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
1 Celebration of a Life, Not a Talent Darryl Emmerson , 1991 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The Age , 19 June 1991; (p. 12)
1 On Stage, Off Stage Darryl Emmerson , 1991 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , August no. 133 1991; (p. 48)
— Review of The State of Play : The Revolution in the Australian Theatre Since the 1960s Leonard Radic , 1991 single work criticism
1 7 y separately published work icon Earthly Paradise Darryl Emmerson , Sydney : Currency Press Playbox Theatre , 1991 Z860286 1991 single work drama

Play with music.

A blend of biography, song, poetry, story and dialogue Earthly Paradise tells the story of the life of writer Lesbia Harford, a passionate and idealist rebel and one of Melbourne University's first female law graduates. Inspired by socialism she denied her wealthy background to fight for a just and vital society, initially working in a clothing factory and later becoming a trade union organiser.

The play contains both solo and chorus singing, and some instrumental music (scored for grand piano, synthesiser, percussion and viola). The two musicians are seen on stage in silhouette or half light.

The lyrics for these songs are derived from The Poems of Lesbia Harford (1941 & 1985).
1 Glances Fail to Connect Darryl Emmerson , 1990 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 124 1990; (p. 19-20)
— Review of A Lease of Summer Jean Bedford , 1990 single work novel
1 Powerful Witnesses to the Attractions of Evil, most Foul Darryl Emmerson , 1990 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian Magazine , 19-20 May 1990; (p. 5)
— Review of Play with Knives Jennifer Maiden , 1990 single work novel ; Pagan Inez Baranay , 1990 single work novel
1 Playing by the Book : Four Plays by Australian Playwrights Darryl Emmerson , 1990 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January (1990-1991) no. 127 1990; (p. 41-42)
— Review of Froggie Steve J. Spears , 1984 single work drama ; Lawson Oriel Gray , 1943 single work drama ; You'll Die Laughing Harry Reade , 1988 single work drama ; Definitely Not the Last : A Rock'n'Roll Fable John Romeril , 1985 single work musical theatre
1 The Plainly Perceptive Versus the Perceptively Plain Darryl Emmerson , 1990 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22-23 September 1990; (p. rev 5)
— Review of Against Time and Place Elizabeth Backhouse , 1990 single work novel ; Diary of a New Chum and Other Lost Stories Paul Wenz , Patricia Brulant (translator), Margaret Whitlam (translator), Maurice Blackman (translator), 1990 selected work criticism novella short story prose correspondence biography
1 Developing the Play Darryl Emmerson , 1988 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Pathfinder 1988; (p. [xii]-xix)
1 12 y separately published work icon The Pathfinder Darryl Emmerson , John Shaw Neilson , Darryl Emmerson (composer), Geoffrey Baird (composer), Sydney : Currency Press , 1988 Z491548 1988 single work musical theatre 'A play filled with poetry and music, The Pathfinder is a blend of biography and song, as the life of the poet John Shaw Neilson is revealed through his brother's eyes and his own serene and mysterious verse.' (back cover of The Pathfinder).
1 y separately published work icon Music from The Pathfinder John Shaw Neilson , Darryl Emmerson (composer), Brunswick : Pathfinder Cassette , 1987 Z1335898 1987 single work lyric/song
1 form y separately published work icon The Pathfinder Darryl Emmerson , John Shaw Neilson , Australian Broadcasting Corporation , 1987 Z1335895 1987 single work radio play musical theatre A musical play using the poems and life story of John Shaw Neilson.
1 Wallabidgee Follies Darryl Emmerson , 1980 single work drama
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