The University Archive holds the internationally significant Michael Peto photographic collection. From the 1950s until his death in 1970 Michael Peto regularly photographed theatre, television and film productions and as result the Peto Collection contains many images of major stars. These include images of actors who were at the height of their fame, but also…Continue Reading Remembering Timothy West, Maggie Smith and James Laurenson
With the news that Historic Environment Scotland are considering listing the Dundee Rep we have been thinking about its role in the City and the many ways it is linked to the University. Here Archive Services, which holds part of the Rep’s archive, gives us a glimpse of its history. Dundee Repertory Theatre, known to…Continue Reading Dundee Rep proposal for listing
Last weekend OpSoc performed their charity concert in support of Feeling Strong Dundee. Feeling Strong is a local charity with a mission to inspire and empower young people in Dundee living with mental health or wellbeing challenges to reach to their full potential. Here are a few screenshots from their wonderful performance: So far, they…Continue Reading OpSoc singing “Sunshine on Leith” in support of Feeling Strong
OpSoc proudly presents the showcase of “We are made in Dagenham, the Musical”. After such a strange year, OpSoc have been lifting our spirits by putting their performances online. Check out their newest showcase here: They have also found a way to bring the show to you live! As they had to cancel this year’s…Continue Reading “We are made in Dagenham”: An OpSoc production
Tune in this Sunday at 7pm for OpSoc’s second concert of 2021, “Miscat”. It will include songs from “Les Miserables”, “Hamilton” as well as “Into the Woods” but with a different take on them. Follow the link to their Facebook page to watch it live…Continue Reading Dundee OpSoc: Miscat
To mark what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday on 9th October Archive Services have been showing some of their remarkable photographs of the Beatles. Taken by Hungarian photo-journalist Michael Peto the images include the Beatles being awarded the MBE in 1965. Peto was given access to the group while they were recording Help…Continue Reading John Lennon Photographs
Immerse yourself in this performance of the dark comedy by DJCAD Professor Maria Fusco which was commissioned by National Theatre Wales to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS and premiered in the BBC symphony hall in Cardiff in 2018. Written and directed by Fusco, the piece explores the skin disease eczema from which Fusco…Continue Reading Eczema! Online theatre production from Maria Fusco.