Drama and Stage

David Williamson is the best-known and most significant Australian writer of his generation.

This is a fascinating journey behind the scenes of John Bell's acclaimed production of Shakespeare" Hamlet, from first rehearsal to opening night.

Brenda Blethyn, convinced she'd be laughed out of town if she followed her dreams, remained a secretary for 10 years before plucking up the courage to enroll in acting school.

Billy Connolly has a simple life philosophy - never trust a man who left alone in a room with a tea cosy doesn’t try it on.

An intimate portrait of Aboriginal actor, writer and director Wayne Blair following his childhood dreams of sports stardom in Rockhampton to his unplanned rise and success in the Australian arts sc

Produced specifically for upper secondary schools by the ABC's Education Television unit, Artzone features a profile of 9 Australian artists and their work.

One of the most popular events of the annual Melbourne Comedy Festival, the Debate was filmed over several years by ABC TV.

The art of creative writing and writing for the stage are explored in this program.

This is a ten part series developed as a resource for upper primary/lower secondary English classes.