The James Dossier

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The James Dossier is a 1973 Australian musical about Francis James written by Bob Ellis with music by Patrick Flynn. [1] [2]

It was originally produced as The Francis James Dossier in 1973 then was revamped for a 1975 production. [3]

The Sydney Morning Herald said it "deserves a longer life". [4]

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References

  1. Tony Stephens, 'James, Alfred Francis Phillip (1918–1992)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/james-alfred-francis-phillip-16270/text28209, published online 2016, accessed online 30 June 2020.
  2. Ellis, Bob. Francis James 1918-1992 [online]. Quadrant, Vol. 36, No. 10, Oct 1992: 63-64. Availability: <https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=056820171571262;res=IELLCC> ISSN   0033-5002. [cited 30 Jun 20].
  3. The Francis James Dossier at Ausstage
  4. "A Long Look at Francis James (subscription required)". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 November 1975. p. 11.