NZBC Actors' Workshops
1967 Television
- Arts/Culture
- Documentary
This 1967 documentary offers a rare behind the scenes glimpse into the early days of Kiwi television, as a group of actors learn firsthand how the new medium differs from the stage. The actors' workshops were held in three cities as part of a push to create more local drama. After NZ Broadcasting Corporation producer Brian Bell introduces the actors to the camera, they try out some scenes. Five TV plays emerged, and two are seen getting made: The Tired Man, featuring Grant Tilly and Ray Henwood, and acclaimed Christchurch-shot drama Game for Five Players.
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An early piece of Kiwi TV history: information given to the cast and crew of 1967 teleplay Slipknot. It was one of five dramas made during special workshops to help actors adapt to the new medium of television. Written by Ngaio Marsh, the murder mystery was set in Auckland's art world.
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