The Harp in the South (play)
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Written byRuth Park
Leslie Rees
Leslie Rees
Based onThe Harp in the South
by Ruth Park
by Ruth Park
Directed byDoris Fitton
Date premieredMarch 3, 1949
| The Harp in the South | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ruth Park Leslie Rees |
| Based on | The Harp in the South by Ruth Park |
| Directed by | Doris Fitton |
| Date premiered | March 3, 1949 |
| Place premiered | Independent Theatre, Sydney Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | drama |
The Harp in the South is a 1949 Australian stage play by Ruth Park and Leslie Rees based on the novel of the same name by Park. A number of changes were made in the adaptation, with Rees focusing on the structure and Park the dialogue.[1][2]
A reading of the play was held on 25 May 1948.[3][4][5] A production followed at the Independent the following year and it was performed around the country numerous times.
