'The First Joanna': Australian Theatre in the 1940s - Introduction

'The First Joanna': Australian Theatre in the 1940s
By Courtney Farrar

(Status : Public)

Coordinated by Courtney Farrar

University of Queensland Student Work, 2016

This exhibition is the result of undergraduate research for the Practices of Performance course (DRAM2210) at The University of Queensland.
Introduction
In the 1940s, Australia, as a nation, was challenged not only by the fighting in the Second World War , but also by trying to adapt to the intimidating changes in post-war society. As always, going to the theatre provided an escape for audiences. But as society changed, theatrical content changed and theatres in Australia had more issues to deal with than just the war. But some plays sought to express the struggles of post-war life in Australia on the national stage and, particularly in the case of The First Joanna by Dorothy Blewett, succeeded.
Metropolitan Theatre's 1948 Production Program (inside cover)
Cast and Crew Photo of 2016 Production of 'The First Joanna'

Cast Photo (with director Sue Ryder) of the 2016 production of "The First Joanna" performed at the Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio

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