Agency:
Terrapin Puppet Theatre
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1981
Description:
The Company was established in 1981 after Tasmanian Puppet Theatre had folded the previous year. For much of its existence it has focused on performing for younger audiences. However, in 1995 it produced its first major adult production, 'Desires', which was also taken overseas.;;There have been 6 artistic directors - Jennifer Davidson, Annette Downs, Jessica Wilson, Annie Forbes, Frank Newman and Sam Routledge (to present, 2021)
Functions Performed:
Arts and culture
Previous Agencies:
Tasmanian Puppet Theatre Ltd (NG1354) | 01 Jan 1970 | 31 Dec 1980 |
Series Created By Agency:
NS3440 Audio Recordings | 01 Jan 1970 | 15 Jul 1994 |
NS3441 Video Recordings | 01 Jan 1979 | 31 Dec 2000 |
NS3435 Board Minutes and Agenda Papers | 22 Mar 1981 | 28 Nov 2000 |
NS3437 Posters | 01 Jan 1982 | 31 Dec 2009 |
NS3434 Performance Records | 01 Jun 1982 | 17 Nov 2001 |
NS3443 Annual General Meeting Papers | 02 Nov 1983 | 11 Apr 2000 |
NS3438 Miscellaneous Papers | 20 Jan 1987 | 31 Dec 2000 |
NS3436 Annual Reports | 31 Dec 1990 | 31 Dec 2005 |
NS3442 Newsletters | 01 Sep 1992 | 01 Oct 1996 |
NS3439 Press Clippings and Media Releases | 15 Sep 1992 | 06 Jul 1993 |
NS4871 Puppet Picnic | 28 Nov 1994 | 12 Feb 2000 |