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Mr John Clarke: New Zealand Boy

Anne Pender (Creator)

Research output: Non-textual output, including creative worksOriginal creative workTextual work

Abstract

This essay documents and analyses the work of New Zealand-born John Clarke as an actor and writer. It explores Clarke's genesis and background as a sketch writer and his work on radio, television and film in New Zealand and in Australia. The essay focuses on the ways in which Clarke has transformed sketch comedy on television and on his contribution to the democratic project of satire in Australia over several decades.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBrisbane, Australia
PublisherAustLit
Size1 Textual work
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Australian History (excl Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History)
  • Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
  • Australian Literature (excl Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Literature)

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