The Australian Performing Group (APG) was a
Melbourne
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-based experimental theatre repertory ensemble formed in an official capacity in 1970 from the
La Mama theatre group. Created to address a dissatisfaction with Australia's theatrical climate, the APG focused primarily on producing new works by then-emerging Australian writers such as
Barry Oakley,
Jack Hibberd
John Charles Hibberd (born 12 April 1940 in Warracknabeal, Victoria) is an Australian playwright and physician.
Biography
Hibberd studied medicine at the University of Melbourne and resided in Newman College. He worked as a registrar in th ...
,
Kris Hemensley,
Bill Garner,
John Romeril,
Steve J. Spears and
David Williamson
David Keith Williamson AO (born 24 February 1942) is an Australian dramatist and playwright. He has also written screenplays and teleplays.
Early life
David Williamson was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on 24 February 1942, and was brought up ...
.
The APG comprised many sub-groups interested in developing different ideas and shows, e.g. groups of writers, actors, musicians, etc.
In 1977 two of the APG groups,
Soapbox Circus and
The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, teamed up with New Ensemble Circus to create
Circus Oz, originally funded by the APG.
See also
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John Timlin
John Timlin is a theatre producer, literary agent and was the administrator of the Australian Performing Group in Melbourne.
At the time Timlin was requested to invest in the APG, he ran a business in North Melbourne manufacturing weighbridges.Blu ...
, a financier of the Australian Performing Group
References
Theatre in Melbourne
Theatre companies in Australia
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