Summary
Copy of the newspaper 'Farrago' for the 4th of April 1951, pages 1 to 2 and 7 to 8. It has an review of 'Antigone'. In 1951 Nicos Dimitracopoulos directed a production of Sophocles' 'Antigone' in modern Greek at the Union Theatre at Melbourne University. A theatrical milestone, it was probably the first production of Greek tragedy in Greek in Victoria. Lili Sigalas had a minor part in the play, and was instrumental in organising the logistics of the production and was an active interpreter.
Farrago is the independent Melbourne University student newspaper. It has been published since 1925. Its content is written entirely by students under the direction of the editorial team.
Physical Description
Section of newspaper, pages one to two and seven to eight. There is extensive text printed in black ink. The paper has been folded twice.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Babette Sigalas, Jul 2003
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Publisher
Farrago, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 Apr
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Place & Date of Event
Union Theatre, University of Melbourne (The), Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 Mar 1951
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Extensive text printed in black ink.
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Overall Dimensions
470 mm (Width), 335 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Immigration, News Clippings, Theatre, Theatrical Performances
