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Shadow of the Eagle single work drama

Authors:agent George Blazevic , Ingle Knight .

Issue Details: First known date: 2003... 2003 Shadow of the Eagle

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'Shadow Of The Eagle' is a drama based on the first meeting between US General Douglas MacArthur and John Curtin in Canberra in 1942. This play examines how two men from different backgrounds, and with very different beliefs and values find common ground on which to forge a relationship that was crucial to the battle for Australia and the Pacific.

Notes

This drama was commissioned by and in partnership with John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library.

Production Details

First performed 24 -21 May 2003 at the Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier Street, Perth.
Director: Alan Becher.

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Play About Curtin has Some Surprises Jeremy Eccles , 2004 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 April 2004; (p. 17)

Tense Drama of General MacArthur's Curtain Call Victoria Laurie , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 26 May 2003; (p. 15)
— Review of Shadow of the Eagle George Blazevic , Ingle Knight , 2003 single work drama