Jean Benedetti collection

This material is held atRose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance - Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 3407 JB
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1959-2012
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English Russian German French Japanese
  • Physical Description
    • archive boxes book collection posters

Scope and Content

The papers of Jean Benedetti consist of scripts, research, translations, book contracts, correspondence, photos, Russian book collection, posters and ephemera.

Administrative / Biographical History

Biographer of Konstantin Stanislavski, translator, director, dramatist, theare and acting historian. Former Principal of Rose Bruford College

Arrangement

In 13 sections.

Access Information

Access is available to bona fide researchers and theatre professionals by appointment booked through the Library.

Acquisition Information

The collection was given to the College by Jean Benedetti's estate after his death, following his wishes.

Appraisal Information

The archive was originally appraised by Prof. Paul Fryer and Michael Earley, the Cllege Principal. It was sorted and organised by Susan Croft and Gill Spark in June 2013

Bibliography

The art of the actor; Stanislavski: a life; Stanislavski: a biography; Stanislavski: an introduction; Stanislavski and the actor; David Garrick and the birth of modern theatre; Gilles de Rais: the real Blue Beard. Also translations of Stanislavski's work: An actos work on a role; An actor's work: a student diray; My life in art; Stanislavski in rehearsal