Love and War (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | John Croyston |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television plays |
Love and War is an Australian television series from 1967, comprising six distinct plays. The productions were overseen by John Croyston at ABC's Gore Hill studios. Although Croyston produced every episode, the scripts included works from both Australian and international playwrights.
Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw
Broadcast date: 6 September 1967
Producer: Patrick Barton
This 60-minute episode was broadcast in Sydney as part of the Wednesday Theatre series. ABC had previously adapted this play in 1963.
Cast
- Brian Hannan as Napoleon Bonaparte
- Anne Charleston portraying The Lady
- Dennis Miller in the role of The Lieutenant
- Stanley Page as The Innkeeper
Serjeant Musgrave's Dance by John Arden
Broadcast date: 13 September 1967
Director: John Croyston
Presented in Sydney under the Wednesday Theatre banner, with a runtime of 90 minutes.
Synopsis
Set during the late 1800s in England, this play follows a group of soldiers led by a determined sergeant who confronts a mining community on strike, delving into themes of pacifism and rebellion.
Cast
- Wynn Roberts as Sergeant Musgrave
- Sean Scully
- Richard Meikle
- Edward Hepple
- Michael Boddy
- Don Crosby
- Neva Carr Glynn
- Alice Fraser
- Tom Oliver
O'Flaherty, VC by George Bernard Shaw
Broadcast date: 20 September 1967
This 70-minute episode aired in Sydney within the Wednesday Theatre series.
Cast
- Edwin Hodgeman
- Kerry McGuire
- Moray Powell
- Audrey Teasdale
The Brass Butterfly by William Golding
Broadcast date: 27 September 1967
Director: John Croyston
Duration: 90 minutes
Overview
The narrative is set in Ancient Rome, focusing on an emperor’s introspection about his life and reign.
Cast
- Peter Collingwood as the Emperor
- Ron Graham
- Sue Condon
- Peter Rowley as Maximilus
- Mark Albiston portraying Postumus
- Alistair Duncan as the Scientist
- Diana Ferris as Euphresne
Intersection by Michael Boddy
Broadcast date: 4 October 1967
Director: John Croyston
Aired on Wednesday Theatre, with a length of 65 minutes.
Synopsis
The story follows a woman who departs from her small hometown and develops feelings for a guitarist, despite already having a boyfriend.
Cast
- Helen Morse
- John Gregg
- Robert McDarra
- Beryl Cheers
- Slim De Grey
- Frank Lloyd
- Ben Gabriel playing Fred
- Kit Taylor as Matt
Critical response
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, "The cast did what they could. Director John Croyston did what he could."
Construction by John Croyston
Broadcast date: 11 October 1967
Director: Storry Walton
Cast
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Refer to Romeo and Juliet (1967 film) for details.
Cast
- Sean Scully in the role of Romeo
External links
- Love and War on IMDb
- Love and War at AustLit
- Complete script of Construction available through the National Archives of Australia