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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2020 · 42 MIN

Dr. Murray Edmond - The story behind Auckland's first professional theatre

from Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · host Auckland Libraries

Today we present a talk by writer, director and actor Dr. Murrary Edmond based on material from his forthcoming book: Time to make a song and dance: cultural revolt in Auckland 1960-1970. The talk was hosted in conjunction with the Curtain Up! exhibition staged at Tamaki Pataka Korero and which explored the rise of professional drama in Auckland. You can find further material from the exhibition in our playlist on Auckland Libraries' podcast page. Here Dr. Edmond concentrates on the rise and fall of the Community Arts Service or CAS Theatre. His research provides an interesting insight into attempts to diversify the dramatic offerings being staged in culturally conservative mid-twentieth century New Zealand. Haramai tētahi ahua! Enjoy the journey! This talk was recorded live at the Auckland Central Library on 13 November 2019. Additional audio: Weekly Review No. 435 (1950) National Film Unit, Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Image: Auckland Libraries Heritage Ephemera collection: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/heritage-ephemera.aspx

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Today we present a talk by writer, director and actor Dr. Murrary Edmond based on material from his forthcoming book: Time to make a song and dance: cultural revolt in Auckland 1960-1970. The talk was hosted in conjunction with the Curtain Up! exhibition staged at Tamaki Pataka Korero and which explored the rise of professional drama in Auckland. You can find further material from the exhibition in our playlist on Auckland Libraries' podcast page. Here Dr. Edmond concentrates on the rise and fall of the Community Arts Service or CAS Theatre. His research provides an interesting insight into attempts to diversify the dramatic offerings being staged in culturally conservative mid-twentieth century New Zealand. Haramai tētahi ahua! Enjoy the journey! This talk was recorded live at the Auckland Central Library on 13 November 2019. Additional audio: Weekly Review No. 435 (1950) National Film Unit, Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Image: Auckland Libraries Heritage Ephemera collection: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/heritage-ephemera.aspx

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