Justin's Theatre Links

Please note: this page is now archived and links are not kept regularly up-to-date. As a result, you may find some outdated links.

These archived resources for VCE Drama and Theatre Studies teachers and students, include links to several plays on the 2003 VCAA playlists and all characters on the 2003 VCAA Solo Performance and Monologue Performance exams. They remain posted on this website for use by teachers of Unit 1 & 2 Drama and Theatre Studies, who wish to use 2003 material with their current students. If you wish to use any of this material with your students, it is strongly recommended you use it in conjunction with 2003 exam papers or playlists, below. If you have any queries, please feel free to email me. (Justin Cash)

Drama and Theatre Studies Playlists

Drama Solo & Theatre Studies Monologue Exams

Mavis Goes To Timor

Ten Days on The Island Synopsis of the play, including a short history of East Timor and excellent teaser video footage of its performance in Hobart, Tasmania (requires Quicktime - 4.57mb).

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Excellent 10-minute audio interview with actress Anne Phelan who portrays Mavis in the play (requires RealOne Player).

Global Action On Ageing Comprehensive United Nations article (June 2002) about 86-year old Mavis Taylor from Yarrawonga, the inspiration behind the play Mavis Goes To Timor.

Stage Left Review of the production at the Malthouse.

Post Newspapers Excellent article about Anne Phelan, the background behind Mavis Goes To Timor and a description of what to expect in the play.

Melbourne City Search Editorial focusing on the background behind the play, how the author's approached writing and staging it, and a photograph of the real Mavis Taylor in her front garden in Yarrawonga!

University of Coimbra Useful annotated history of East Timor and its people.

Solidamor Detailed history of East Timor.

Yahoo News Current news links on issues relating to East Timor.

Deckchair Theatre Synopsis of the play from Deckchair Theatre in Fremantle.

World History Archives Political, social and labor history of East Timor.

Theatre Royal Play synopsis from the Theatre Royal in Hobart.

Kavisha On Tour - Personal website of Kavisha Mazzella, the play's multi-award winning musical director responsible for the music and choir in the show. This page includes a useful selection of March dates, where Mavis Goes To Timor will be playing elsewhere after its Playbox season.

Playbox Theatre Photographs of the Sidney Myer Courtyard - Ngargee - the outdoor performance space for Mavis Goes to Timor at the Malthouse.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Picture of actress Anne Phelan.

Her Majesty's Theatre Synopsis and performance date of the play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat.

The Internet Project Media release discussing the play's world premeiere in Fremantle.

Kavisha Mazzella Biography of the play's musical director Kavisha Mazella.

Playbox Theatre Synopsis of the play.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and The Arts If you're interested in how theatre works behind the scenes, this list details recipients of Federal Government financial grants, allowing Mavis Goes To Timor to also be Mavis Goes To Hobart, Mavis Goes To Alice Springs, Mavis Goes To Kalgoorlie, Mavis Goes To Nunawading etc., during 2002 and 2003!

Kavisha Mazella Interview with the play's musical director about her beginnings and multiculturalism in Australia.

Monash University Noticeboard with dates and times for Mavis Goes To Timor performances at Monash University in March.

Helpmann Awards Did you know Mavis Goes To Timor was nominated for Best New Australian Work in 2002 at the Helpmann Awards?

 

The Divine Wind

New England Readers Great resource site for The Divine Wind with plot synopsis, cultural-historical setting, evaluation of the novel and author biography.

Hodder Headline Australia Excellent teacher notes on The Divine Wind discussing themes, plot, structure, style, characters, language and setting. (pdf)

Department of Education, Tasmania Useful teaching unit of activities on The Divine Wind.

Cranbourne Secondary College Article and photo of Gary Disher visiting a school.

Young Australian Readers Awards Three student reviews of the novel.

Hodder Headline Australia Author notes on Garry Disher. (pdf)

Book Central Excerpt from The Divine Wind.

Booked Out Biography of Garry Disher.

Steve McCarty English translation of the story to Ama The Diver, accompanied by notes placing it in its historical and cultural context.

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links Page of links on Japanese Noh theatre.

eBroome.com Excellent resource on the history of pearl diving in Broome.

Willie Creek Pearls Useful resource on the history of the pearling industry in Broome.

PhotoGuide Japan Definition of 'Ama' in Japanese culture.

Melma Discussion of Noh plays and Ama The Diver.

Karen Brazell Glossary of Japanese Noh terms.

Royall Tyler Technical terms for Noh plays.

University of Virginia Other online Noh playscripts.

Global Performing Arts Consortium Comprehensive glossary of Noh terms.

Hana Pa'a Online Article discussing the history of women sea divers in Japan.

Things Asian Article about a modern day legendary Japanese woman diver.

Royall Tyler Article titled 'Buddhism in Noh' that discusses Ama The Diver.

 

Morning Sacrifice

Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Theatre Company review of the play.

World Socialist Web Site Sydney Theatre Comnpany review.

Oncue Online Description of the play in the theatre.

Perry Middlemiss Bibliography of Dymphna Cusack's works.

Parramatta High School Brief synopsis of the play.

Tania Peitzker 'Dymphna Cusack (1902-1981): A Feminist Analysis of Gender in her Romantic Realistic Texts'. (pdf)

OzLit@Vicnet Bibliography of Cusack's works.

 

The Petrov Affair

The Age VCAA stimulus material: newspaper article titled "Mrs Petrov's Death Brings Bizarre Affair To End".

Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper article titled "Spies Who Loved Us", reporting the death of Mrs Petrov.

The Australian Newpaper article "Petrov Affair Ends" about Mrs Petrov's death.

Definitions for the term 'double agent': Merriam Webster, Wordsmyth, American Heritage Dictionary

Thesaurus.com Synonyms for the term 'double agent'.

National Archives of Australia Fact sheet on the defection of the Petrovs and the Menzies Royal Commission on Espionage 1954-55.

National Archives of Australia Excellent information on precisely how and why the Royal Commission on Espionage was established. Article includes the Commission's terms of reference and excerpts from Prime Minister Menzies speaking to the House of Represntatives. The article cannot be linked to directly. To see the article, scroll down to the link "The Records on the Royal Commission on Espionage" in the first document. Then scroll down and click the link "Agency Notes" in the second document for the relevant information page to be loaded.

Monash University Article titled "Conservatives, Communists and Catholics" which has a brief section on the Petrov Affair (Control F to find Petrov details).

Menzies Virtual Museum Assorted information on Menzies and the Petrov Affair.

Workers Online Article discussing Labor's reaction to its loss in the 1954 "Petrov Election".

National Archives of Australia Fascinating digital copies of top secret Commonwealth of Australia intelligence reports. This file is specifically on Mrs Petrov, but if you read closely, the 35-page file will also reveal information about Mr Petrov as well. To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button.

National Archives of Australia 150 pages of correspondence and letters from public and private sources to Prime Minister Menzies about the Petrov's. This intelligence file is titled "Communism: Political Asylum to Mr and Mrs Petrov - General Representations". To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button.

National Archives of Australia 98-page file titled "The Petrov Case - Parliamentary Questions and Debates". To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button.

National Archives of Australia Top secret intelligence file titled "Spry Correspondence: Regarding The Case of the Petrovs" (Spry is not a typo for spy, but refers to Australian Security Intelligence Officer Charles Spry). This file involves some very interesting reading and includes correspondence, House of Representatives transcripts and Prime Minister notes on this issue. To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button.

National Archives of Australia Copy of Mrs Petrov's letter to seek political asylum in Australia from the Royal Commission on Espionage. To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button.

National Archives of Australia Intelligence file on the Communist Party focusing on concerns with workers in South Australian abattoirs. To see the file, click on the 'view digital copy' button. Of particular interest is information on communism on Page 9. Click the 'enlarge' button when you get there.

Robert Treborlang Poem about the Petrov Affair.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Outstanding resource detailing every aspect of the Cold War.

 

A Woman Alone

Franca Rame Translated English version of Rame and Fo's collective website with an archive of all their material created by Rame. (See below as they also have individual websites).

American Repertory Theatre Biography on Franca Rame.

Franca Rame.it (Partly) translated version of Franca Rame's website.

Literature Awards Franca Rame and Dario Fo biographies.

Dario Fo.it Translated version of Dario Fo's website.

Franca Rame Pictures of Franca Rame.

Methuen UK Synopsis of the book A Woman Alone and Other Plays.

Rai International Online Biography of Dario Fo.

National University of Singapore References and definitions to techniques Rame and Fo use in A Woman Alone and Other Plays.

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links Page of Web links on satire.

Ed Emory Dario Fo and Franca Rame research site with some useful links.

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links Page of Web links on Commedia dell'Arte.

Wikipedia Comprehensive biography of Dario Fo.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Biography of Dario Fo.

Pagasos Dario Fo biography and list of his works.

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links Page of Web links on farce.

nh.essortment.com Dario Fo biography and timeline.

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links Page of Web links on political theatre.

Franca Rame.it Video images of Franca Rame and Dario Fo (in Italian).

CityPaper.net Discussion about Rame and Fo and their work.

Bench Theatre A quick description of A Woman Alone.

PBS Online Transcript of 1997 television interview with Fo.

Nobel e-Museum Comprehensive timeline of Fo's life and achievements.

Nobel e-Museum Biographical notes on Dario Fo.

Nobel e-Museum Transcript of Fo's Nobel lecture for the 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Nobel e-Museum Press release on Dario Fo.

Nobel e-Museum Presentation speech for Dario Fo from by Professor Sture Allén of the Swedish Academy.

Moonstruck Drama Bookstore Dario Fo biography.

The Photographic Archives of Giuseppe Palmas Four black and white photographs of Franca Rame, Milan, 1951. Scroll down left index and click the link 'Rame, Franca' for photos.

picsearch Pictures of Franca Rame.

picsearch Pictures of Dario Fo.

 

All Souls

Daniel Keene Official website of playwright Daniel Keene. Includes photograph, biography, online works and interview.

Arts Hu Interview with Daniel Keene.

Australia Web Official Australian website in Japan. Discussion about many of Keene's characters plus playwright biography for the Japanese performance of one of his plays.

Theatre Online.com Translated biography of Keene.

Griffin Theatre Brief description of Keens' All Souls ('Control F' to locate it).

New South Wales Department of Education and Training Synopsis of All Souls on page 9. (pdf)

Concours iDearts Translated synopsis od All Souls and Keene biography for the French performance of the play.

Bienvenue Theatre Varia Translated biography of Daniel Keene.

Currency Press Brief description of the play.

 

Skymaze

Gillian Rubinstein The author's offical website which includes a useful interview.

ACHUKA Extensive interview with Gillian Rubinstein about her work.

Adelaide City Council Publishing details for Skymaze and other Gillian Rubinstein works.

The Owl Project Several reviews of Skymaze by young children.

OzLit@Vicnet List of works by Gillian Rubinstein.

Amazon.com Amazon listing of Skymaze that includes several reviews of the novel.

Mrs Smith's Online Book Report Gallery Review of Skymaze.

Melbourne Writers Festival Brief biography of Gillian Rubinstein.

 

The Great Gatsby

NovelGuide Study Guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes novel summary, character profiles (description of Meyer Wolfsheim), metaphor analysis, theme analysis and top ten quotes.

ClassicNotes Study Guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes author biography, chapter summaries and character list (description of Meyer Wolfsheim)

SparkNotes Study guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes plot overview, character analysis, themes and chapter summaries.

Pink Monkey Barron's Notes study guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes setting, characters (description of Meyer Wolfsheim), conflict, plot, themes, mood, background information and chapter summaries with notes.

Homework OnlineStudy guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes chapter summaries, character analysis, thematic discussion and important quotes.

All Gatsby Study guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes synopsis, character analysis (description of Meyer Wolfsheim), chapter summaries, critical commentary, major themes and important quotes.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Study guide for The Great Gatsby. Includes setting, background, major characters, plot summary, themes and key issues.

BookRags Chapter summaries for The Great Gatsby.

Western Illinois University In-depth analysis of Meyer Wolfsheim, including the real life source for this character.

Otto-von-Taube-Gymnasium in Gauting Study guide for The Great Gatsby with a character description for Meyer Wolfsheim, plus information on prohibition.

Sporting News Analysis of the 'fixed' 1919 World Series Baseball.

United States Information Agency Comprehensive outline of American history.

Ohio State University Articles on prohibition in the United States.

 

Dudley Do-Right

Dudley Do-Right.com Site with articles about the film's story, cast, filmmakers and behind the scenes information and photos.

Internet Movie DatabaseProduction details and synopsis for the film

Donald Markstein Article discussing the history of the Dudley Do-Right television cartoon series, upon which the modern movie version is based.

Rotten Tomatoes 32 movie buff reviews of the film (mostly bad, hence the name of the website!).

Metacritic.com 23 US newspaper reviews of the movie.

Rocky and Bullwinkle Insanity Website about the Rocky and Bullwinkle television cartoon show, in which the character Dudley Do-Right appeared.

Mr Cranky Mr Cranky's review of the movie plus a message board with public postings about the film.

Movie Review Query Engine Links page with 62 reviews of the film.

Find Articles.com Industry heavyweight Variety magazine's review of the movie.

Rocky and Bullwinkle Insanity Character description for Dudley Do-Right.

Justin Cash Links page on melodrama including definitions of the term and historical references.

DVD Movie Central Review of the film.

TV Tome Production and casting credits for The Rocky and Bullwinkle television cartoon show on America's ABC network from 1961-1973.

ABC-KID.com Pictures of the Rocky and Bullwinkle television cartoon, including Dudley Do-Right.

 

Isabella of Castile

Spanish National Museum The stimulus link on the exam paper for this character appears not to exist on the Web anymore. VCAA has now confirmed the URL listed above is the correct link for the stimulus of the Isabella of Castile character. A larger image of the painting also exists.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Extensive 2,000-word biography of Isabella.

Catholic Advent Encyclopedia Comprehensive biography of Isabella.

Encyclopedia.com Brief biography of Isabella.

Queen Isabel.com - Website of the International Committee for the Canonisation of Servant of God Queen Isabel the Catholic of Spain.

University of California - Santa Barbara - Brief biography of Isabella.

Encyclopedia Brief entry on the geographical location of Castile with a further reference about its history, how it got its name etc.

Andrea Scurry Article discussing the marriage between Isabella and Ferdinand.

Isabella of Castile costume image (repeated):

Ronjo, Fun n Folly, Funshop, BadPlanet, Hollywood Toys and Costumes, Celebration Shop.

The Architect of the Capitol Panel showing queen Isabella listening to Columbus' explanation of his map.

Iredell - Statesville SchoolsStudent biography of Isabella.

University of Minnesota - Duluth Article on Isabella with map and images titled "The Propagandistic Piety of Queen Isabella of Spain". Adapted from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia.

Pennsylvania State University Isabella's family tree.

Colorado School District Biography of Isabella.

About Biography of Isabella with image.

The Knight's Site Brief biography of Isabella.

University of Calgary Biography of Isabella adapted from the Catholic Advent Encyclopedia

Malaspina - Long bibliography of books on Isabella held in the US Library of Congress (avoid the pop-ups).

Coloquio Online - A few sentences about Isabella. Includes image.

Free Republic - A series of public postings about the controversy over the possible canonisation of Isabella to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church.

Kings College - Brief biography of Isabella with a bibliography of published works about her.

Miranda Richardson Gallery - Isabella of Castile images on film.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Comprehensive history of Spain.

Images of Isabella of Castile 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

 

Marvellous Melbourne

OzLit J. F. Daneill's poem about Melbourne in 1888 'The Jubilee of Melbourne', plus notations.

Artists Footsteps Painting of Princess Bridge, Melbourne, 1888.

National Gallery of Victoria Frederick McCubbin painting of Melbourne, 1888.

Josef Lebovic Gallery Picture of Melbourne from the Royal Exhibition Building, 1888.

Global Ballooning Picture of the Yarra Glen Grand, restored Victorian hotel (built 1888).

Photo Heritage Australia View of the Yarra River, circa 1888.

Museum Victoria Picture of the Great Hall, Royal Exhibition Building, 1888.

Museum Victoria Picture of Collins Street, Melbourne, late 1880's.

State Library of Victoria Pictures Catalogue Find 27 images of the 1888 Melbourne Centennial Exhibition here or several hundred images of life in Melbourne, 1888 here.

The Philadelphia Print Shop Picture of George Sala, the man who coined the term 'Marvellous Melbourne'.

National Centre for Australian Studies - Monash University Excellent history of Melbourne from the Australian Places Database.

Visit Victoria Discussion about 1880's Melbourne from Melbourne's Golden Mile Heritage Walk.

Visit Victoria Discussion about some of Melbourne's finest buildings, constructed during the land boom of the 1880's.

Only Melbourne History of Melbourne.

1UP Info Brief history of Melbourne.

Melbourne Hotel Bookings Brief history of Melbourne.

World Tourism Brief history of Melbourne.

Museum Victoria Marvellous Melbourne series of articles on the history of Melbourne. This brief article discusses the economic boom of the 1880’s.

Local Traders A history of various Melbourne suburbs. (pdf)

Carol Rothwell A pictorial history of Melbourne.

Arakaraath Reference to the source of the term 'Marvellous Melbourne'.

Arakaraath History of Melbourne.

Australian Catholic University Australian drama and Marvellous Melbourne.

ABC Tourism interview where historian Graeme Davison considers the importance of Melbourne's 1880 and 1888 exhibitions as contributors to Australian economic growth.

Visit Victoria Article about the historical significance of the Royal Exhibition Building. Includes photographs (part of Melbourne’s Golden Mile Historical Walk).

Heritage Victoria Heritage register details for the Royal Exhibition Building. Includes a detailed history.

Environment Australia Detailed history of the Royal Exhibition Building.

Axemen Australia - Product poster from the 1888 Exhibition.

Environment Australia - Several photos of the Royal Exhibition Building.

Museum Victoria Article about the Centennial International Exposition at the Royal Exhibition Building, 1888.

Walking Melbourne Profile and pictures of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.

Walking Melbourne Picture of Fink’s Building, corner of Flinders and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne (built 1888).

Walking Melbourne -Various pictures of the APA Building (the Australia Building), corner Elizabeth Street and Flinders Lane (built 1889).

Only Melbourne Article chronicling the history of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.

Only Melbourne Aerial view of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, 1888.

Frank Sharman Recent picture of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.

Marriner Theatres Article on the history of the Princess Theatre, Melbourne (with images).

 

Speaking In Tongues

Roundabout Theatre Excellent article by playwright Andrew Bovell, where he discusses the structure of the play Speaking In Tongues and how it was constructed.

Playbill Worthwhile interview with playwright Andrew Bovell, where he discusses Speaking In Tongues and its adaptation to the screen as the film Lantana.

Variety Magazine Copy of a review from Variety calling Speaking In Tongues dull and clearly stating its 'translation' failed with American audiences.

Culture Vulture (A rather unfavourable) synopsis of the play.

Curtain Up Review of Speaking In Tongues on Braodway.

WKPN Review of Speaking In Tongues on off-Broadway.

Theater Mania American review of the play.

Curtain Up London review of Speaking In Tongues.

NY Post New York review of Speaking In Tongues.

Wolf Entertainment Review of Speaking In Tongues.

Movies 101 -Review of the film Lantana.

Her Majesty's Theatre Synopsis of the play.

Parliament of Australia Media release about HIT Productions' successful grant application enabling them to take Speaking In Tongues to the Spencer Gulf region, South Australia.

Doollee List of all of Andrew Bovell's plays.

Pittsburg Post Gazette Discussion about Speaking In Tongues.

Matinee Magazine Negative review of Speaking In Tongues' off-Broadway run.

Show Business Weekly Negative review of the play at the Gramercy Theater, New York.

Ian Shuttleworth London review of the play.

 

Maria Von Trapp

Trapp Family Lodge Useful biography of Maria Von Trapp and the various incarnations of The Sound of Music.

American National Biography Lengthy biography of Maria Von Trapp.

Fox Home Entertainment The Von Trapp story.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Biography of the Trapp family.

Norfolk Public Schools Brief biography of Maria Von Trapp.

BT openworld Brief biography of Maria Von Trapp.

Biography.com Story of the Von Trapp family.

About Vienna.org Brief account of the Von Trapp family.

Find A Grave Gravesite details and photograph of Maria Von Trapp.

Favorite Resources For Catholic Homeschoolers Reviews of two books on the Trapp family singers.

Florence Henderson Photo of Carol from the TV Show The Brady Bunch as Maria Von Trapp.

Sound of Music Maria Von Trapp trivia page.

Kenneth Hari Portraits Photographs of Maria Von Trapp.

 

Gertrude Bell

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Outstanding resource The Gertrude Bell Project. Includes hundreds of photographs taken by Bell on her travels, diary entries, letters and a biography.

Archives Hub Description of Bell's papers, letters etc above.

Brigitte Hilgner Biography of Gertrude Bell.

Smithsonian Magazine Biography of Gertrude Bell.

Out In The Blue 'The Arab War' - Gertrude Bell's 1916-17 study of the Arab War. (pdf).

Newcastle University Library Information templates used in a Gertrude Bell exhibition.

Minnesota State University Biography of Gertrude Bell.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Biography entry on Gertrude Bell

Distinguished Women Brief biography of Bell.

Ralphmag Review of book 'Gertrude Bell: The Arabian Diaries 1913-1914' with information about Bell.

HallMemoirs Reviews of book 'Desert Queen; The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia'.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Comprehensive history of Arabia.

Radio Netherlands Article about Gertrude Bell by Dheera Sujan.

Guardian Unlimited Comprehensive biography of Gertrude Bell.

Live and Learn Brief biography of Bell.

Washington University of the 3rd Age Gertrude Bell biography.

Google Image Search Maps of Arabia.

picsearch Photographs of Gertrude Bell.

 

The Tenterfield Saddler

MILESAGO Comprehensive biography of Peter Allen.

Lycos Music Useful Peter Allen biography.

Stef's Olivia Newton-John Megasite Lyrics to the Peter Allen song Tenterfield Saddler.

Screaming Hyena Review of Allen's autobiography 'Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz'. If you can get hold of a copy of this book, it may well be the best single resource available.

Who2 Brief biography of Peter Allen.

Blue Desert Peter Allen biography and discography.

All Music Guide Biography of Allen.

Yarracully Kennels Article about the Tenterfield Terrier dog and how George Woolnough was one of its first breeders.

Playbill Article about the upcoming Broadway production of the Peter Allen story 'The Boy From Oz' starring Hugh Jackman as Peter Allen.

Walkabout Australian Travel Guide Tourist information for Tenterfield, NSW.

Tenterfield Terrier Club of South Australia Article about the Tenterfield Terrier with references to George Woolnough as a breeder.

Nine MSN Getaway Travel  Fact sheet on Tenterfield NSW with photographs and maps.

Travel Downunder Brief account of the Tenterfield saddle shop today.

Music Match Guide Biography and discography of Allen.

Northern New South Wales Article about the Tenterfield saddlery in both yesteryear and today. Includes several references to Peter Allen's saddler-grandfather George Woolnough.

Artist Direct Peter Allen biography.

Andrew Hooker Travel diary about a visit to the Tenterfield saddlery (use 'Control F' to find George Woolnough references). Includes a photograph of the famous saddlery today.

Northern New South Wales Tenterfield Tourism - Walks through Peter Allen's home town.

Tenterfield Visitor Information Historic Tenterfield buildings.

Tenterfield Saddler Official website of the Tenterfield Saddles.

Paul Clacher Article about Tenterfield, NSW.

 

The One Day of the Year

Sydney Morning Herald Interview with playwright Alan Seymour on the eve of The One Day of The Year opening at the Sydney Theatre Company.

Sydney Morning Herald 2003 Sydney Theatre Company review of the play.

Sydney Theatre Company Synopsis of the play.

The Age Reflections on ANZAC Day and Seymour's play.

The Age Reflections on ANZAC Day and reactions to an early performance of Seymour's play.

Australian War Memorial Webpage about the tradition of ANZAC day and what it means to Australians.

TIME.com The story of the ANZACs.

RSL Victoria Website of the Returned & Services League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc.

Australian War Memorial Official website of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Visit Gallipoli Excellent Australian Government website for Gallipoli. Includes stories, photographs and maps of the Gallipoli landing in 1915 and what Gallipoli looks like today. Use this website as a gateway to other resources. Check out the links section to other Gallipoli sites by clicking 'ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli', then the 'teaching' link.

Gallipoli Then and Now Photographs of Gallipoli.

Department of Veterans' Affairs AustraliaFederal Government website.

Imperial War Museum Informative website 'Gallipoli 1915: The Drama of the Dardanelles' with useful articles and excellent maps.

Wikipedia Encyclopedia entry for ANZAC.

James Cook University Excellent Gallipoli website.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Entry on the Dardanelles Campaign.

Spartacus UK Encyclopedia entry on Gallipoli.

John Cantwell Detailed account of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, 1915.

Defending Victoria Website with excellent photographs of the ANZACs at Gallipoli.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Geographical information about Gallipoli.

ANZAC.org.au Official website of the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee, Queensland.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Entry on ANZAC Day.

ANZAC Day New Zealand website on ANZAC Day and Gallipoli.

About ANZAC Day explanation.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Entry on Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

 

Agamemnon

Biographies of AeschylusClassicNotes, Moonstruck Drama Bookstore, Theatre Database, Columbia Encyclopedia & Temple University.

Critical Essays from Theatre History.com Aeschylus and his Tragedies, Aeschylus: The First Great Playwright, Changes Made by Aeschylus & The Eclipse of Aeschylus.

Study Guides for AgamemnonClassicNotes, Northern Virginia Community College & The Classics Pages.

Image Searches for AgamemnonGoogle, Alta Vista & All The Web.

 

Oedipus The King (also known as Oedipus Rex and King Oedipus)

Study Guides for Oedipus The King ClassicNotes & NovelGuide.

Image Searches for Oedipus The King Google, Alta Vista & All The Web.

 

Krapp's Last Tape