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A person stands in an empty darkened theatre, illuminated by a single light bulb.

Daniel James Boud, Ange Sullivan, head of lighting, preparing a ghost light at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, 2020, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2976573618, courtesy Daniel James Boud

Theatre and performance music

Our theatre and performance music collections showcase the music Australians were listening to throughout the 20th century.

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Black and white photograph of a row of shopfronts. One facade reads 'Theatre Royal: Open Every Evening'.

Theatre Royal, Sydney, King St. Entrance in 1882, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-137238900

Theatre research guide

Our collections document the history and development of dramatic and comic theatre in Australia.

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Williamson Collection

The J.C. Williamson Ltd archives include a wide range of materials, such as business records, playscripts, libretti, music, programs, magazines, books, costume designs, and photographs. It also contains personal papers from Williamson's business partners, the Tait family and George Tallis.

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