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August 2016
SEABORN, BROUGHTON & WALFORD FOUNDATION: EXCITING RELOCATION
The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation recently commenced relocating its Archives, Library and Performing Arts Collections to new premises at 20 Young Street, Neutral Bay. These premises are centrally located – only 9 minutes by bus from Sydney city (15 in peak hour) - and are surrounded by shops, cafes and schools, close to the Independent Theatre and the Stanton Library and across the hallway from the Elizabethan Theatre Trust. The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation recently commenced relocating its…
Find out more »October 2016
SB&W FOUNDATION 30th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation 30th Anniversary Dinner held at The University and Schools Club on Monday October 10th 2016. To honour the late Dr Rodney Seaborn AO OBE, his achievements and his legacy, and to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Seaborn, Broughton and Walford Foundation, 1986-2016 Programme (view PDF file) Slideshow
Find out more »May 2017
DARLING…… published letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972
DARLING MOTHER, DARLING SON: the letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972 Friends who knew the late Leslie Walford (1927-2012), Dr Seaborn’s cousin and our second Foundation President, will be interested to learn of the recent publication ‘Darling mother, darling son: the letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972’, edited by Edith M Ziegler. This is the first major publication to be drawn from a substantial archive of personal and business papers given to the Caroline…
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MOSMAN DAILY WELCOMES THE FOUNDATION AND ITS PERFORMING ARTS ‘TREASURE TROVE’
Behind the facade of an ordinary office building in Neutral Bay, lies a treasure trove of Australian theatre memorabilia……
Find out more »April 2018
LUNCHTIME SERIES – CARMEN DUNCAN
You are invited to a special lunchtime series of ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ A lunchtime talk down memory lane with celebrity guest Carmen Duncan and friends. Carmen Duncan is an international star of stage, screen and television. She has been described as ‘one of Australia’s most respected and recognised actresses’ Her long career includes a Theatre Critics’ Award and many nominations for her outstanding performances. Join us for a light lunch and reminisce with Carmen about her theatrical journey…
Find out more »STOP PRESS: Foundation Secures Good Seats to Sold-Out Production of ‘DIPLOMACY’ with John Bell & John Gaden
We would like you to join us for dinner and a performance of an entertaining thriller and Australian premiere of the award-winning French play ‘DIPLOMACY’ by Cyril Gély on Thursday 19 April 2018 at the Ensemble Theatre. This brand new translation by Julie Rose has been commissioned by the Ensemble Theatre. The stellar cast includes John Bell (the General) and John Gaden (the Swedish Consul General) with Jennifer Hagan and James Lugton. As the Allies march toward Paris in the…
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