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Christine Anketell
[edit]Christine Anketell (nee O'Connor) is an Australian director, producer, writer and actor.[1][2][3] She has worked in many genres of theatre including; Music Theatre, Opera, Puppetry and Theatre for Young Audiences.
Acting
[edit]Anketell graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1980.[4] Anketell acted in roles with Queensland Theatre Company including; The Circle (1981), On Our Selection (1981), Hello, Dolly! (1982), Amadeus (1982), Saturday, Sunday, Monday (1982), and The Life of Galileo (1983).[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Anketell also directed La Boite Theatre's production of Female Parts (1982), which received a review in the Courier Mail; "Director Christine O’Connor has chosen well... never before has La Boite been an operating theatre like this".[12][13] In 1984, Anketell also appeared as Emily Hutchinson in two episodes of Australian TV series A Country Practice.
Artistic Director
[edit]Patch Theatre
[edit]Anketell was the CEO and Artistic Director of Patch Theatre Company from 1984 to 1991, and forged a relationship with the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust.[14] Under her direction, Patch Theatre began building a national profile[15][16] and had its first international tour, performing in Japan as part of the 1989 Okinawa Arts Summit.[17][18] During her seven years as Artistic Director, Anketell developed adaptations of beloved children’s literature including Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge (1988), a production of Mem Fox's cult classic children's novel using life-size puppets at the Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre.[19] Anketell also directed The Secret Garden (1991), a "splendid realisation of a children's classic".[20][21]
Anketell Theatrical Productions
[edit]Anketell directed many theatre productions under Anketell Theatrical Productions from 1992 until 2019 including; The Sound of Music (1996)[22][14], Charlotte’s Web (1996)[23][24][25][26][27] and Hansel and Gretel with Singapore Lyric Opera (2004),[28] and a remounted production of Lunatic Soup with Handspan Theatre in 1992.[29] In 2019, Anketell produced and directed the Melbourne Fringe Festival show, A Dreamers Guide to Reality.[30]
Anketell also adapted and directed a number of productions for Opera Australia Schools Company, including; Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing, which received a review in The Age stating "Director Christine Anketell keeps the simple story moving along energetically, designer Richard Jeziorny has provided bright costumes and a handsome flexible set".[31]The Barber of Seville which returned for eight sold out seasons,[32][33] and The Magic Flute which Opera Australia considered "the perfect piece for younger audiences, and was adapted with plenty of laughs and an appropriate level of silliness by director Christine Anketell".[34]
The Hobbit
[edit]Anketell conceived, produced and directed a puppetry production of The Hobbit, which toured national venues around Australia from 1997 until 2001.[35] The "visually stunning production"[36] received reviews in Australian national newspapers such as; The Age,[37] The Australian,[38] The Australian Jewish News[39] and more. The production received praise for its puppetry and staging, with one reviewer writing; "stunning puppetry... this production of the hobbit excels. The giant puppets leave you in awe, both from their size and their characters"[40] whilst Bill Crimeen wrote in The Sunday Herald Sun; "Occasionally, often without fanfare and usually unexpectedly, a theatrical production will totally overwhelm your senses. This production, seamlessly fusing live action and puppetry…is one of those rare happenings."[41]
The production marked the 60th anniversary of The Hobbit and featured more than 85 life-sized puppets.[42] This "enchanting production... is the perfect way to celebrate the legacy of a legendary author and the 60th birthday of a fuzzy little creature called a hobbit".[42] The production was considered "ideal family entertainment"[43] and received a Helpmann Award nomination for Best Visual Theatre.[44]
Author
[edit]Anketell co-wrote the children’s books Duckstar and Cyberfarm,[45] Operatic Duck and Duck on Tour[46] with children's author Hazel Edwards.[47]
References
[edit]- ^ "50+ Legends: Christine Anketell MAMA Interview". The Aside Podcast. Drama Victoria.
- ^ "Christine O'Connor". theatreaotearoa.ausstage.edu.au. Theatre Aotearoa, Aus Stage. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Christine Anketell". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "All Alumni". The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Queensland Theatre Company: Programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia". Trove. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Circle". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 8 May 1981. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "On Our Selection". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 6 November 1981. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Life of Galileo". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 24 May 1983. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Hello, Dolly!". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 2 February 1982. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Amadeus". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 8 June 1982. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Saturday Sunday Monday". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 13 July 1982. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Rowbotham, David (September 6, 1982). "'Operating' on women's role". The Courier Mail.
- ^ "Female Parts". La Boite Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ a b Henry, Meghann (June 2008). "Devising Dramaturgy: An Investigation Into The Art Of Dramatic Composition When Devising Theatre For Young Audiences". Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3807. University of Central Florida.
- ^ "Patch Theatre's History" (PDF). Patch Theatre Company, Annual Report 2024: 35. May 2025 – via Patch Theatre Company.
- ^ "Patch brings world of children's literature to theatre for children aged four to eight". Adelaide AZ. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Patch Theatre's History" (PDF). Patch Theatre Company, Annual Report 2023: 31. 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Handspan Theatre | The Reading Boy". Handspan Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Secret Garden". theatreaotearoa.ausstage.edu.au. Theatre Aotearoa, Aus Stage. 28 July 1990. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Nugent, Ann (1991-10-27). "Garden of bountiful delights". Canberra Times. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Sound of Music". theatreaotearoa.ausstage.edu.au. Theatre Aotearoa, Aus Stage. 4 January 1996. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Charlotte's Web". theatreaotearoa.ausstage.edu.au. Theatre Aotearoa, Aus Stage. 30 July 1996. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Hammerton, Jane (6 July 1996). "Review". The Herald Sun.
- ^ Thomas, Sarah (18 July 1996). "Theatre Review". The Advertiser, Adelaide.
- ^ Mowbray-d'Arbela, Marc (1 September 1996). "Review". Muse. Arts Council of Australia.
- ^ "Skylark Theatre Company : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia". Trove. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Our Story". SingaporeLyricOpera. Singapore Lyric Opera. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Handspan Theatre | Lunatic Soup". Handspan Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Streader, Kate (2019-09-26). "Review: 'A Dreamer's Guide to Reality' provides self-reflection and a call to action". Beat Magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-05-17. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing" (PDF). In Repetoire: A Guide to Australian Performance for Young People. 2004. ISBN 1-920784-19-5 – via Australia Council for the Arts.
- ^ "The Barber of Seville | Stage Whispers". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Services, ACT Government; PositionTitle=Director; SectionName=Libraries ACT; Corporate=Transport Canberra and City (2022-05-10). "Canberra Theatre Centre Ephemera". www.library.act.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Opera Throughout the Years: The Magic Flute". Opera Australia. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Hobbit". www.ausstage.edu.au. Aus Stage. 5 December 1997. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Dipply, Dwane (1999-11-20). "'The Hobbit' Stay Play Review". Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Trengove, Kim (12 December 1997). "Review". www.ausstage.edu.au. The Age. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Nugent, Ann (5 September 1997). "Review". www.ausstage.edu.au. The Australian. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Magical hobbit". Australian Jewish News. 1998-01-09. p. 24. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Gocs, Danny (17 October 1997). "Puppets bring The Hobbit to life". Trove. The Australian Jewish News. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Crimeen, Bill (12 October 1997). "Review". The Sunday Morning Herald.
- ^ a b "Australia Theatre Marks 60th Anniversary of The Hobbit With a Stage Adaptation | Playbill". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Herbert, Kate (1999-12-30). "Kate Herbert Theatre Reviews: The Hobbit, Dec 30 1999". Kate Herbert Theatre Reviews. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Past nominees and winners | Helpmann Awards". www.helpmannawards.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Edwards, Hazel; Anketell, Christine (2010). DuckStar and Cyberfarm. Interactive Publications Pty, Limited. ISBN 978-1-921479-57-1.
- ^ Edwards, Hazel; Anketell, Christine (2010). Operatic Duck and Duck on Tour. Interactive Publications Pty, Limited. ISBN 978-1-921479-80-9.
- ^ Anketell, Christine; Edwards, Hazel (2010). Duckstar / Cyberfarm. Interactive Publications Pty, Limited. ISBN 9781921479571.