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The first Australian play performed on television in 1956, directed by Leslie Rees. (See separate entry.)
Production Details
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First produced by the New Theatre, Sydney, 2 July 1937 and again on 25 June 1939.
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The first Australian-written play to be performed on Australian television.
It is unclear to what extent (if at all) the play was modified for television, but it's nature as Australia's first Australian-written television drama does mark it as distinct from the play version.
Last amended 23 Oct 2014 13:25:11
