Reference books / Magazines / Selected books
NZ plays are shelved at
822.99
eg. Hone Kouka's plays will be found at 822.99 KOU
Criticism on playwrights is also shelved here.
Key reference books
The Oxford history of New Zealand literature
Includes an extensive chapter on the evolution of drama in New Zealand up until the late nineties.
The Oxford companion to New Zealand literature
Includes entries on selected playwrights and plays.
Magazines & periodicals
Australasian drama studies
Journal of theatre studies in the Australasian region. The Central Library holds reference copies from 1995 onwards.
There are also several 'special focus issues' devoted entirely to New Zealand Drama. These issues are available for lending.
Illusions
New Zealand journal of moving image and performing arts criticism. The Central Library holds reference copies from 1994 onwards.
Playmarket news
News and views of New Zealand plays and playwrights. The Central Library holds reference copies from 1996 onwards.
Selected books
New Zealand drama
Some history, but concentrates mainly on literary analysis of playwright's themes and technical skills.
New Zealand drama 1930 - 1980: an illustrated history
A history which looks particularly at the relationship of drama and society.
Playmarket: celebrating 21 years 1973 - 1994
Gathers anecdotes from directors, actors and playwrights and includes a bibliography of play publishing.
The Summer 2003 issue of Playmarket news will update this bibliography, covering 1994 - 2003.
Playwrights in New Zealand: a short history of the Playwrights Association of New Zealand
A look at the association's contribution to New Zealand theatre and the development of local drama.
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