Strindberg for Breakfast: Elspeth Ballantyne

Anne Pender

Strindberg for Breakfast: Elspeth Ballantyne

Anne Pender (Creator)

English

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Abstract

This essay documents and analyses the work of actor Elspeth Ballantyne and her career on stage and on television. Ballantyne trained at NIDA in the first graduating class, worked for many years on stage and became a household name when she played Meg in Prisoner (for eight years), a television series of immense popularity that is now regarded as a cult classic internationally. The essay reflects on the contribution of Ballantyne to the profession and its significance for actors in Australia.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Brisbane, Australia
Publisher	AustLit
Size	1 Textual work
Publication status	Published - 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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Players: Australian Actors on Stage, Television and Film
Pender, A., 31 Dec 2016
Research output: Non-textual output, including creative works › Portfolio

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Strindberg for Breakfast: Elspeth Ballantyne

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