About this episode

Noni Hazlehurst reflects on her nearly 50-year career in Australian television and theatre, discussing her experiences and legacy.

The much loved actor has been on Australian TV screens and theatres for nearly 50 years. (R) Noni Hazlehurst comes from a long line of performers, her parents met while they were part of a touring Variety act in the UK, and her great grandfather was a famous child trapeze artist. Keeping children company on Playschool was one of her best known roles, which she had for 24 years. In Noni’s day, Playschool was recorded in one take, unless one of the presenters swore or was bitten by a rabbit. Further information Noni's memoir Dropping the Mask is published by HarperCollins. This episode of Conversations was first broadcast in 2024. It explores acting, theatre, television, marriage, divorce, publicity, children's television, Playschool, Better Homes and Gardens, performing, family, renovations, privacy, legacy. audience, Logie awards.

People in this episode

Guest: Noni Hazlehurst

Topics covered

• acting
• theatre
• television
• children's television
• family
• privacy
• legacy

Keywords

• Noni Hazlehurst
• Playschool
• acting
• theatre
• television
• memoir
• family
• Logie awards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HarperCollins

Books & works: Dropping the Mask

Places: Australia

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