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Contributor	Boris Vian
Other Names	Vernon Sullivan
Gender	Male
Nationality	French
Date of Birth	10 March 1920
Date of Death	23 June 1959
Functions	Actor, Author, Lyricist, Musician, Playwright, Poet
Notes	Boris Vian was a French polymath: writer, poet, musician, singer, translator, critic, actor, inventor and engineer. 1920 - 1950. Writer; Poet; Musician; Singer; Translator; Critic; Actor; Inventor; Engineer.
Events	Date Function Contributor Organisation
	The Knacker's ABC, Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna, VIC, 15 February 2006 The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 The Empire Builders, Deakin University, Studio 4, Clayton, VIC, 2000 The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 The Empire Builders, Red Shed Theatre, Adelaide, SA, 1986 The General's Tea Party, Globe Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1983 The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 The Empire Builders, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, 1977 The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963
	Playwright The Knacker's ABC, Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna, VIC, 15 February 2006 The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 The Empire Builders, Deakin University, Studio 4, Clayton, VIC, 2000 The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 The Empire Builders, Red Shed Theatre, Adelaide, SA, 1986 The General's Tea Party, Globe Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1983 The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 The Empire Builders, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, 1977 The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963
	Arthur Adamov - Playwright Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Paul Adkin - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Jenny Alexander - Actor The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Rod Andrew - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Bob Andrews - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Robert Antill - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Fernando Arrabal - Playwright The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Fiona Atkin - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Chris Baldock - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna, VIC, 15 February 2006 Basil Balme - Actor The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 Ivy Bazley - Lighting Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Samuel Beckett - Playwright The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 John Blakeley - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Steph Brewster - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Michael Brogan - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Paul Buckley - Lighting Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Nona Burden - Actor Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Ian Campbell - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Jenni Campbell - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Diane Chamberlain - Actor Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Martin Christmas - Actor Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Barbara Ciszewska - Director, Teacher The Empire Builders, Deakin University, Studio 4, Clayton, VIC, 2000 Elizabeth Clark - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Dennis Clements - Costume Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Lynette Cleveland - Assistant to the Director Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Adele Cooper - Stage Manager The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Warwick Cooper - Actor Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Laurence Crooks - Front of House Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Janyce Crosby - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Peter Currie - Actor The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Michael Cusdin - Actor The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Carmelina di Guglielmo - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 John Dick - Director Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Mac Dick - Costume Maker Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 George Dixon - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Morgan Dowsett - Director The Knacker's ABC, Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna, VIC, 15 February 2006 Doug Edmond - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Gail Efron - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Jacqueline Everitt - Designer The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Tina Fersterer - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 David Finnigan - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Laurie Freeman - Set Designer The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Alexandra Fricker - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Bob Gamlein - Lighting Operator/Technician Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Aloma Gardiner - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Jean Genet - Playwright The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Max Gillies - Designer, Producer Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Kim Gorter - Director The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Meredith Greenaway - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Maggie Greer - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Trevor Gregory - Lighting Designer Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Penelope Griffith - Stage Manager Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Ellie Haas - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Jeremy Hales - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Olivia Harding - Actor The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Marie Hazelwood - Front of House Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Mark Hennessy - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Graeme Henry - Actor, Designer, Producer Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Yvonne Howell - Actor Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Doris Hudson - Director The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 Lee Hudson - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Glenn Hunt - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Robyn Hyde - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Eugene Ionesco - Playwright The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Alfred Jarry - Playwright The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Veronica Jeffrey - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Cathy Jennings - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Laurel Johnson - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Nick Johnson - Director, Set Designer The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Carol Jones - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Maurice Jones - Set Designer The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 Wendy Joseph - Director The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Stephen Kearney - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Roger Kibell - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 John Kilmartin - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Ingle Knight - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Jack Kreger - Lighting Designer The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Grant Letcher - Assistant Stage Manager Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Robin Leuba - Actor The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 Beryl Lokan - Costume Maker Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Robert Lyon - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Rose Marcinkowski - Costume Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Jean Marshall - Publicist Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Kate McAnergney - Actor The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Tony McCaffrey - Director The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Mark McEntyre - Set Designer The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 Kerry McErlain - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Francesca Meehan - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Eric Meyer - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Robert Morris - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Richard Murphet - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Bernice Murphy - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Mick Mykyta - Set Designer Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Damien O'Doherty - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Annie O'Shannessey - Actor The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Mark Onslow - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Elizabeth Page - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Loretta Page - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Christina Parry - Sound Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Sandra Penny - Actor, Costume Designer The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Max Pepper - Sound Designer Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Kevin Poynter - Lighting Designer The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 Paul Quinn - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Stuart Roberts - Actor The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Mick Rodger - Actor The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Keiron Ross - Stage Manager The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Murray Rule - Graphic Designer Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Des Rutherford - Sound Operator/Engineer Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Martin Shaw - Actor The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Patricia Skevington - Actor The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 Dennis Smith - Set and/or Property Maker Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Don Smith - Actor The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Hal Smith - Director The General's Tea Party, Globe Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1983 Jamie Stevens - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Alastair Stewart - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Sean Surplus - Director The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Rosalind Talamini - Circus Style Performer The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Robert Taylor - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 John Tee - Assistant Stage Manager Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Linda Tenenbaum - Director The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 Paul Thompson - Sound Designer The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Louise Thorne - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Wayne Van Heekeren - Actor The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Bill Walker - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 Ian Watson - Designer, Director The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978 Simon Watson-Taylor - Translator The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Bill Watt - Producer The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Bill Weir - Director The Empire Builders, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, 1977 Brenton Whittle - Assistant Stage Manager Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Nan Whittle - Costume Maker Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Jennifer Wilson - Actor Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 David Wyatt - Assistant Producer The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964
	The Marlowe Society Professor Taranne / The Empire Builders, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 3 June 1963 The Theatre of the Absurd, University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC, 22 May 1963 Adelaide Fringe Festival The Empire Builders, Red Shed Theatre, Adelaide, SA, 1986 Adelaide Theatre Group Schmirz: Boris Vian's "Empire Builders", Sheridan Theatre, North Adelaide, SA, 12 August 1971 Bohemian Productions The Empire Builders, The Street Theatre, Acton, ACT, 5 November 2003 Camerata Theatre The Empire Builders, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, 1977 Deakin University, Drama Rusden Campus The Empire Builders, Deakin University, Studio 4, Clayton, VIC, 2000 Free Theatre The Empire Builders, Free Theatre, Christchurch , New Zealand, 8 April 1997 GRADS The Empire Builders, The Old Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA, 6 October 1966 La Mama (VIC) The Empire Builders, La Mama, Carlton, VIC, December 1986 New Theatre (Sydney, NSW) The Empire Builders, New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW, 16 February 1974 Rusden State College The Knacker's ABC, Rusden State College, Clayton, VIC, 1976 The University of Adelaide, Masquers Dramatic Society The Empire Builders (Les Batisseurs D'Empire), University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA, 15 July 1964 Western Australian Theatre Company The Empire Builders, Curtin University, Hayman Theatre, Bentley, WA, 17 October 1978
Works	The Empire Builders
Data Set	AusStage
Contributor Identifier	243519

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