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    This database is made up of articles documenting the vast history of student theatre at the University of Melbourne. Below are some examples of what you can find. You can search for particular productions in the field on the right or browse through the play list.

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  • Julius Caesar - 13/06/1956

    Title
    Julius Caesar
    Start Date
    13/06/1956
    End Date
    16/06/1956
    Abstract
    Shakespeare’s famous telling of the bloody, conniving and murderous Roman empire around the rule and death of Julius Caesar.
    Author
    William Shakespeare
    Director
    Peter O’Shaughnessy
    Music Director
    David Kent
    Designer
    Philip Sargeant
    Company
    Tin Alley Players
    Venue
    Union Theatre
    Award
    Murray Sutherland Prize for Dramatic Arts for 1956 to Mr David Niven for his performance as Cassius in Julius Ceasar.
    Cast
    David Niven, Noel Ferrier, Hugh McDermott, Richard Pratt, Lionel Friedman, Marcel Cugola, Ray Lunney, Philip Sargeant, George Amos, John Collins, Peter de Berenger, Keith Wiltshire, David Fopp, Wyn McAlipn, Terry Brady, Barbara Norris, Judy Cross, David Connor, Bob Beckwith, Anne Stock.
    References
    Program 1; Minutes; Farrago – 1956
    Photo
    Farrago, (“Tame”), 26th June 1956, p.7, ‘Pratt and Ferrier’.
    Reviews
    Five reviews of varything length, none of which have an indentifiable source. Most are scathing or tepid, though one defends the actors from a “guffawing audience”. Almost all reviews however single out David Niven for praise as Cassius.
    Resources

    Julius Caesar 1956 Program cover

    Julius Caesar 1956 Program cover


    Julius Caesar 1956 Program p.2-3

    Julius Caesar 1956 Program p.2-3


    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 1

    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 1


    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 2,3,4

    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 2,3,4


    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 5,6

    Julius Caesar 1956 Reviews 5,6


    Julius Caesar 1956 Murray Sutherland Prize letter

    Julius Caesar 1956 Murray Sutherland Prize letter


    Julius Caesar 1956 Murray Sutherland Prize media articles

    Julius Caesar 1956 Murray Sutherland Prize media articles

  • Hotel Universe - 30/04/1943

    Title
    Hotel Universe

    Start Date
    30/04/1943

    End Date
    01/05/1943

    Abstract
    First produced in New York in 1930. ‘Directed primarily against the selfish and useless way of life of the wealthy upper-crust.’

    Designer
    Desmond Connor

    Director
    Rex Rienits

    Author
    Philip Barry

    Company
    Tin Alley Players

    Venue
    Union Theatre

    Extra Notes
    The plays proceeds are in aid of Merchant navy (Mission to seamen and the Union House Appeal

    Cast
    Tom Ames – Winston Hunter; Hope Ames – Josephine Rienits; Lily Malone – Marjorie Dyson; Alice Kendall – Dorothea Dixon; Pat Farley – Robert Horne; Ann Field – Peggy Tellick; Norman Rose – Francis Sullivan; Felice – Nancye O’Brien; Stephen Field – Les Young

    Crew
    Properties – Jean Tainsh; Publicity – Elizabeth Thwaites, Grace Villiers and Erica Goldring; Business Manager – Maurice Belz

    Resources
    Hotel Universe 1943 Program p.1

    Hotel Universe 1943 Program p.1

    Hotel Universe 1943 Program p.2

    Hotel Universe 1943 Program p.2

  • Stude Prunes - 17/05/1933

    Title
    Stude Prunes
    Start Date
    17/05/1933
    End Date
    20/05/19333
    Abstract
    ‘A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Ballyhoo in 271/2 Radio-active Scenes’
    Choreographer
    Sylvia Cashmore
    Director
    Norman Atkyns
    Choreographer
    Jennie Brenan
    Music Director
    Maurice Gutteridge
    Designer
    Irma Janetzski
    Company
    MU Annual Revue
    Venue
    Comedy Theatre
    Cast
    Norman Atkyns, Peter Duffield, Evelyn Scarborough, Joan Burke, Marjorie Cox, Judith Armstrong, Evelyn Lightfoot, Graham Thirtell, N.H. Strans, J. Madders, Catherine Duncan, Roy Mitchell, Les Cohan, Max Carney and others
    References
    Rowden White: Elden De Steiger Collection 184/01 2/2 bag: mixed
    Resources

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program cover

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program Cover

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p.1,2

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p. 1,2

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p.3,4

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p. 3,4

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p.5,6

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program p. 5,6

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program back cover

    Stude Prunes 1933 Program back cover


    Stude Prunes Cast

    Stude Prunes back of mounted photograph

    Stude Prunes back of mounted photograph