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Adaptation of Stockade : A Musical Play of the Eureka Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work musical theatre
Issue Details: First known date: 1971... 1971 Stockade
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Using a folk musical format, with new lyrics added to traditional songs, this version of the Eureka Rebellion portrays leader Peter Lalor as a romantic rebel battling against the cold-blooded Captain Thomas. The narrative explores the issues of violent confrontation and murder, asking, 'Why do we have to resort to them?'

Presented episodically, the screenplay follows the main historical narrative, interspersing it with a fictional story about a young couple and the tragic impact of the rebellion on their lives.

The music for both the play and film was taken from traditional sources. New lyrics were written by Kenneth and Patricia Cook.

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Shadow on the Screen : But the Battered Film Industry is Showing Signs of New Life Despite Setbacks Margaret Jones , 1971 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 3 December 1971; (p. 7) The first of a two part article on the Australian film industry, "Shadow on the Screen" looks at the controversy over film quotas and general government disinterest in supporting the industry. The issue was brought to the fore by playwright Kenneth Cook and producer Hans Pomeranz (Spectrum Film Producers) in the weeks leading up to the release of their independent film Stockade.
What Our Critic Thought Martha Du Bose , 1971 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 10 December 1971; (p. 3)
— Review of Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work film/TV
The Great Drama that Became a Non-Film Sylvia Lawson , 1971 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 14 December 1971; (p. 10)
— Review of Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work film/TV
Another Eureka Stockade - On Film John Lewis , 1971 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 4 December 1971; (p. 2`)
— Review of Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work film/TV
'Stockade' 1971 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun Herald , 12 December 1971; (p. 147)
— Review of Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work film/TV
What Our Critic Thought Martha Du Bose , 1971 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 10 December 1971; (p. 3)
— Review of Stockade Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work film/TV
NSW Film Quotas Kenneth Cook , 1971 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 December 1971; (p. 6) A letter to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald by Kenneth Cook published on the same day that the film version of his musical play, Stockade premiered and in reply to an interview with the NSW Chief Secretary Mr Willis published in the same newspaper the day before. Cook refers to the fact that the NSW government was enforcing its legislation requiring licenses to be issue before a film could be shown (which effectively put a stranglehold on low-budget filmmakers) while it also refused to enforce the film quota legislation in place to supposedly protect the Australian film industry.
Willis Says No Films for Quota 1971 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 8 December 1971; (p. 3) An interview with the NSW Chief Minister, Mr Willis, regarding his government's refusal to enforce the film quota legislation aimed at fostering the development of an Australian film industry. The issue had been brought to the fore by playwright Kenneth Cook and film producer Hans Pomeranz leading up to the premiere of their low-budget film, Stockade.
Incidentally John Hallows , 1971 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 4 December 1971; (p. 16)
The Many Barriers Facing 'Stockade' P. P. McGuiness , 1971 single work criticism
— Appears in: The National Times , 22-27 November 1971; (p. 21) McGuiness looks at the political issues surrounding the NSW government's attitude towards film quotas and its venue licensing legislation that were raised with the release of the film Stockade.
y separately published work icon The Australian Screen : A Pictorial History of Australian Film Making Eric Reade , Melbourne : Lansdowne , 1975 Z1356443 1975 single work bibliography
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