The Strolling Players
Founded by Bill & Gertrud Tart, Gerald Hobson, Barry Olding and a host of dedicated thesps, The Strolling Players were founded in 1951. With a mandate to tour 'classics' around small Tasmanian country towns, they delighted audiences as far afield as Wynyard, Hagley, Campania and Scottsdale.
For Stella Kent's reminiscences on The Strolling Players, and the early days of the Rep, please check out the "History" page here.
In 1954, under the auspices of the Adult Education Board, The Strolling Players transformed into the Launceston Repertory Society.
This page is a work-in-progress and attempts to gather together information on Three River's founding company. There will be more information to come. The wonderful images below are courtesy of Stella and Harry Kent.
For Stella Kent's reminiscences on The Strolling Players, and the early days of the Rep, please check out the "History" page here.
In 1954, under the auspices of the Adult Education Board, The Strolling Players transformed into the Launceston Repertory Society.
This page is a work-in-progress and attempts to gather together information on Three River's founding company. There will be more information to come. The wonderful images below are courtesy of Stella and Harry Kent.
Gaslight
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CAST
includes Gerald Hobson, Diane Harrex, Peter Wallbank, Nina Wallbank, Dawn Harris Producer, Bill Tart. Stage Manager, Len Rutland Properties, Mrs Joan Grueber PERFORMANCES Campania, 10 May 1952 Mechanic's Hall, Scottsdale, 29 May 1952 ("their fifth performance") |
When We Are Married
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Director, Bill Tart
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The Chocolate Soldier
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Director, Bill Tart
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Night Must Fall
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Director, Bill Tart
PERFORMANCES Town Hall, Deloraine, 24 February 1953 |
In All His Glory
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CAST
"The Strolling Youth Players" Keith Blaxhall, Kaye Edwards, Jean Blaxhall, Barry Olding, Christine Curtis, Yvonne Lawson, Olga Green Producer, Gertrud Tart PERFORMANCES Launceston Public Library Hall, 8 August 1953 as part of the Launceston Youth Drama Festival *Winning play in Senior Section. Won "The Examiner and Express" Trophy |
Arms and The Man
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CAST
includes Pixie Holloway, Gerald Hobson, Barry Olding, Gertrud Tart, D. Dickenson and Mrs D. Reece. Director, Bill Tart PERFORMANCES Windmill Hill Hall, Launceston, 21 May 1954 (First performance of a play in the hall) |
Toad of Toad Hall
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Youth theatre show?
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To Kill A Cat
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Director, Bill Tart
PERFORMANCES Windmill Hill Hall, Launceston, 1 August 1954 as a fundraiser for St Aidan's Auxillary, for a new children's ward at St Luke's hospital |
The Monkey's Paw
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Director, Gerald Hobson
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