Michael Edgley interviewed by Bill Stephens in 2011
- Bib ID:
- 5718948
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Edgley, Michael, 1943-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Written permission required for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2011
- 4 sound files (ca. 261 min.)
- Summary:
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Michael Edgley talks about his parents; his childhood memories; his recollections of touring in variety; his schooling and education; Rostrevor Boarding School, Adelaide; his children's experiences of boarding schools; his school days in Perth, WA; his siblings; his career in accountancy; the commencement of his career in the entertainment industry; his marriages; the Moscow Circus’ tour in Australia; how he become involved with the tour; promotional innovations introduced by his father; his visits to overseas; his father; the staffing of the Edgley Organisation; logistics involved in organising tours; choosing acts for Australia; KGB; ASIO; His Majesty's Theatre in Perth; his involvement with the Perth Entertainment Centre; the formation of Williamson/Edgley Theatres; Mikhail Baryshnikov; the ballet dancers he presented in Australia; his sister; Rudolph Nureyev; diversification; attracting and touring international artists in Australia; his decision to relocate to Sydney and later to the Gold Coast; The Man From Snowy River; producing various musicals in Australia; his comments on the various tours he organised in Australia; entering the Asian markets; innovations of the Edgley Organisation; his comments on being a successful promoter; his health; his managerial style; meeting unusual requests from his artists; his involvement in Entertainment Centres; the influence of his father in shaping his career; the importance of his family; his current financial situation.
- Notes:
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- A second interview with Michael Edgley was recorded in 2016 and is held in the National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore collection at ORAL TRC 6778.
- Recorded on 22 September 2011 in Tallai, Qld.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (10 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Business professionals
- Other authors/contributors:
- Stephens, Bill, 1936-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2081 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2011
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