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Dennis Watkins Dennis Watkins i(A12485 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: English
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1 form y separately published work icon Eighth Wonder Dennis Watkins , Alan John (composer), ( dir. Neil Armfield ) Australia : ABC Television , 1995 Z902454 1995 single work film/TV This opera is about the architect of the Sydney Opera House, including his struggles with politicians, and about a young woman who was inspired to become a great singer so she could sing at the Opera House.
1 5 y separately published work icon The Eighth Wonder : Opera in Fifteen Scenes Dennis Watkins , Alan John , Alan John (composer), Sydney : Pellinor , 1995 Z860162 1995 single work musical theatre opera The Eighth Wonder tells the story of the Opera House from Mr. Utzon's winning of a contest in 1956 to his eventual dismissal by a state concerned about expanding costs and the architect's uncompromising nature.
1 2 The Emerald Room Dennis Watkins , 1994 single work musical theatre
1 2 Pearls Before Swine Dennis Watkins , 1988 single work drama
1 y separately published work icon Burger Brain : The Fast Food Musical Dennis Watkins , Chris Harriott (composer), 1988 (Manuscript version)x401057 Z482254 1988 single work musical theatre young adult
2 6 y separately published work icon Beach Blanket Tempest Dennis Watkins , Chris Harriott (composer), 1984 (Manuscript version)x400603 Z853373 1984 single work musical theatre In 'Beach Blanket Tempest', however, the central character is Vince Prospero, the duke of rock 'n' roll in Elvis-like proportions. He too is marooned on an island with his daughter, but their spirit is from a bottle and not a tree and her name is Gidget. She wants to be free and to ride the wild surf. Bleach Blanket is filled with catchy ballads, love duets, '60s rock 'n' roll and even a visit from the Supreme Beings as the spirits of earth, wind and fire. (Scott Howlett, 'Tempest Gets Funky', Hills Shire Times (12 February 2002): 40).
1 y separately published work icon Dingo Girl Dennis Watkins , Chris Harriott (composer), 1982 (Manuscript version)x401366 Z1127355 1982 single work musical theatre

Chamber musical.

Promoted as 'Lamont Cranston's Dingo Girl', the show is essentially a revue-style musical based on the theme of the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain. The narrative is set in and around the fictional Hotel Hydro Electric at Ayers Rock, including the lobby and Goanna Bar. The characters include Lamont Cranston, Jane Deville-Marbles, Godfrey, Bitter, Twisted, Todd River, Darling River, Murray River, Stanley Chazzem/Max Bikecraves, Mezzanina Interflora, Sven D. Adventis, Wednesday, Kitty Walker, Gaucho Marks, Opal Essence, and Dirk Stare.

The work contains several numbers written for such previous Watkins/Harriott productions as Beach Blanket Tempest. The songs include 'Lament', 'Oh What a Funeral', 'We've all Gotta Go Sometime,' 'The Legend of Dingo Girl', 'I Could be Ruined', 'Beautiful Girls', 'Dingo Girl', 'Howling in my Heart', 'New Dingogo Music', 'Full Moon Romeo', 'No Probs', and 'Jealousy.'

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