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Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Dramatic Club, 1980-81

AUCKLAND DEAF SOCIETY; Active Members Dramatic Club – 1980-81. BACK ROW: M. Bennett, E. Pulko, F. Shindler, D. Powell, J. Bray, W. Sedon. FRONT ROW: P. Allanson (Production of Wardrobe), R. Jenkin (Treasurer), H. Hanley (Stage Manager), F. Damm (Secretary), A. Powell (Production of Scenery. INSET: R. White.

  • Deaf Clubs
  • Storytelling/Performances
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell

John Mansell on One Unforgettable Performance

John Mansell recalls his time with the Auckland Deaf Society Dramatic Club, founded by Harry Hanley in the late 1970s. He shares memories of one standout performance in the back hall, a play called ‘Olympics’, which was a crowd favourite and hugely popular.
Taonga source:
Auckland Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 1980-P003-ADS
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