... constructed and Playbox had it's first production there in March 1990, but the theatre wasn't officially opened until August of that year. Playbox developed a mission statement, in 1990, when it took up residence at The CUB Malthouse that positioned the company in terms of : "Aiming to secure the long-term future of Playbox as a national company dedicated to the creation, interpretation and presentation of theatre which reflects Australia's cultural traditions and diversity and its place in the contemporary world - especially in the Asia Pacific region".1 It has been, and continues to be, the goal of The Playbox Theatre Company, to introduce, promote and give a start to, new Australian playwrights. They are able to boast the responsibility for fostering the careers of some of Australia's top playwrights, some of who's plays I have had the pleasure of seeing: David Williams, Hannie Rayson (a personal favourite of mine), ...

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