LibGuides: Contemporary Australian Theatre: Home

Useful websites

Independent Arts Commentary
Alison Croggon's blog - a blistering review of a title written to address the topic of Contemporary Australian Theatre
Wikipedia - Theatre of Australia
Wikipedia entry exploring Australian Theatre over the last 200 years
Australian Theatre Forum
Urgent conversations
HAT
History of Australian Theatre online
Changing the face of Australian theatre
NewMatilda.com
Theatre Australia
Australian Theatre portal

Books available in SJRC Library

Jane Harrison's "Stolen". Study Notes for Standard English Module A by Kirsten West
Call Number: TR A822 CAM
ISBN: 9781741302363
Publication Date: 2004
Jane Harrison's "Stolen" by Robert Beardwood
Call Number: SEN A822 HAR
ISBN: 9781875882748
Publication Date: 2009

ClickView programs

The secret river Episode 1
In 1813 ex-convict Will Thornhill settles on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. But his plans are soon overshadowed by misunderstandings and conflict with the local Indigenous people. CAST: Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sarah Snook.
The secret river Episode 2
Will's increasing desperation to hold onto 'his' land despite the resistance of the local Indigenous people, leads to his involvement in a brutal incident which will haunt him forever. CAST: Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sarah Snook

Access to Online Research Tools

EBSCO

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History Reference Centre

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Biography Reference Centre

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State Library of NSW

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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre

Neighbourhood Watch

Theatrical tendencies - conversation with Lally Katz
Lally Katz discusses bringing her writing from the world of dreaming and the subconscious to the realm of plot and character.
Neighbourhood Watch Review
When Lally Katz told Robyn Nevin that she wanted to write a play for her Nevin asked that her character be “tough and funny”. Katz’s play is very funny and tremendously enjoyable.

Australian Stage: https://www.australianstage.com.au/201107284610/reviews/sydney/neighbourhood-watch-%7c-belvoir.html
An interview with Lally Katz
Ten questions with Lally Katz