if theatre in Europe, which eventually was to have repercussions in Australia
- ‘Father of Modern Theatre’
- New sense of realism to theatre, demanding that it be made relevant to people. He saw the theatre had a moral obligation to challenge the injustices apparent in his world.
- Hedda Gabler, first performed in Melbourne in 1900
Australian ‘Voice’
- The 1890s saw a surge in Australian ‘nationalism’. Improved communication, sporting interests, the question of federation were all contributing.
- Writers…
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