New Zealand Players Explained

The New Zealand Players were one of New Zealand's first professional theatre companies, active between 1952 and 1960.^{[1] [2] [3]} The company's director was Richard Campion, who with his wife and co-founder Edith Campion^[1] were former members of the New Zealand branch of the Unity Theatre people's theatre movement.^[2] Edith was a member of the Hannah family, and the company was funded by the Hannah Trust.^[4]

Other members of the company included Raymond Hawthorne, Nola Millar, Nyree Dawn Porter, Barbara Leake, George Swan, Rosalie Carey, Thane Bettany and Raymond Boyce and Louise Petherbridge.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Southern Comedy Players

Notes and References

1. Web site: Death of Richard Campion, theatre pioneer who founded NZ Players. Wellington Scoop. 2016-07-31.
2. Encyclopedia: Story: Theatre companies and producers – The rise of professional companies. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. 2016-07-31.
3. News: All the world was a stage for NZ Players founder. Dekker. Diana. 2013-07-13. Stuff.co.nz. English. 2016-07-31.
4. Book: Carey, Rosalie. A Theatre in the House: The Careys' Globe. 1999-01-01. Otago University Press. 978-1-877133-66-4. English.
5. Web site: Benson. Nigel. 16 July 2011. Rosalie Carey - obituary. 2021-05-15. www.theatreview.org.nz.
6. Web site: Bettany, Thane William Howard Hardcastle Christopher, 1929-. 2024-04-30. National Library of New Zealand.