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'Julian Meyrick's criticism Trapped by the Past : Why Our Theatre Is Facing Paralysis (2005) inspired State of the Arts to organise a virtual round table. Along with Julian Meyrick were the newly appointed artistic directors. Michael Kantor from Malthouse (formerly Playhouse), Melbourne, Tom Gutteridge from Black Swan Theatre Company, Perth and Sally Richardson, head of the independent Steamworks Arts Productions.
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Trapped by the Past : Why Our Theatre Is Facing Paralysis
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Currency Press
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2005
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2005
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Meyrick examines the performing arts in Australia. He looks at 'the past, accuses the theatre of being stuck in the 1970s and calls for an overhaul. His closely-observed argument reveals how the theatre has become hierarchical and competitive, that the once-thriving centre has been eaten away, leaving only the major institutions and the fringe. Meyrick proposes a more democratic structure, abandoning the funding wars and developing a genuinely national strategy. He demonstrates why the old ways are paralysing new thought and outlines the first steps towards change.'
(Source: Currency Press website, http://www.currency.com.au/)
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