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Theatre training, 1943

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Theatre training, 1943

The mid-20th century Canterbury University College Drama Society was transformed by crime writer Ngaio Marsh into a professional theatre company complete with touring productions. Marsh (sitting, centre) is seen here with the three other producers of the society’s 1943 production of Hamlet.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Ngaio Marsh Collection

Reference: PA1-q-173-33

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Megan Cook and Caren Wilton, Arts education and training – Dancers and actors, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/45147/theatre-training-1943 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Megan Cook and Caren Wilton, published 6 May 2014.