Theatre in Australia

Institution:

Charles Sturt University

Coordinator:

Segal, Dr Alexander

Code:

ACT318

Year:

2012

Levels:

Undergraduate

Theatre in Australia is the second of two contextual subjects for students undertaking courses in theatre/drama. The focus of the subject is a number of issues regarding the theatre industry in Australia from the early nineteenth century to the present. In particular significant dramatic movements, playwrights and plays will be considered. In addition, a range of cultural, political and industrial developments which have had an impact on the industry are considered.

Texts:

Fotheringham, Richard [ed.] Australian Plays for the Colonial Stage : 1834-1899 2006 Drama