Historical information
This photograph shows a scene from the first play at International House, 'The Teahouse of the August Moon', staged in April-May 1964. The male roles were played by students, and the lead female role by University of Melbourne student Margaret Phua (pictured), as International House was yet to accept female residents. Booking was coordinated by the Ladies' Auxiliaries, and the play was deemed a 'great success', becoming a yearly International House tradition.
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References
- University of Melbourne, International House Council Meeting Minutes, 24 March 1964, International House Archives
- When was the first IH play? By Dr Caitlin Stone
- 'Quinn again', Farrago, 15 May 1964, p. 7
