Vale Jack Hibberd
Sep 05, 2024
One of the first playwrights to give an Australian voice, holding a mirror to our world, Jack Hibberd, who died on 31 August, leaves a wonderful legacy. His play Dimboola is the most performed Australian play, while Stretch of the Imagination is the one often described as his best.
A playwright for the Pram Factory (image above), the engine room of Australian performance born in the 1960s, in Carlton, Melbourne, he found writing because he was a medical student at Melbourne Uni - also in Carlton.
He finished his studies to become a doctor and worked as one for many years, while still producing many plays. He was married to actor, Evelyn Krape and had 4 children.
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Latest Show Added - Victoria again
Complete Works Theatre Company have added their fabulous Twelfth Night. It's a live show for senior secondary students. They also offer other live and online shows. Check them all out here.
Image: Twelfth Night, incursion, Victoria only
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Don't Turn This Show Around! Join ventriloquist Natalie May and her cheeky puppet friends as they navigate friendship challenges, silly misunderstandings, big emotions, and the ups and downs of growing up — all while trying very hard not to “turn this show around!” Suits Yr 1-6. Details.
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Image: Junkyard Beats, based in Sydney & Melbourne, offer shows and workshops linking sustainability with music. They're great for either inspiring in Term 3 or cel
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