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'Shadow Of The Eagle' is a drama based on the first meeting between US General Douglas MacArthur and John Curtin in Canberra in 1942. This play examines how two men from different backgrounds, and with very different beliefs and values find common ground on which to forge a relationship that was crucial to the battle for Australia and the Pacific.
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This drama was commissioned by and in partnership with John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library.
Production Details
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First performed 24 -21 May 2003 at the Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier Street, Perth.
Director: Alan Becher.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Play About Curtin has Some Surprises
2004
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 April 2004; (p. 17) -
Tense Drama of General MacArthur's Curtain Call
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 26 May 2003; (p. 15)
— Review of Shadow of the Eagle 2003 single work drama
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Tense Drama of General MacArthur's Curtain Call
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 26 May 2003; (p. 15)
— Review of Shadow of the Eagle 2003 single work drama -
Play About Curtin has Some Surprises
2004
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 April 2004; (p. 17)
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