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Bruce Mason was born on 28 September, 1921 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand playwright. Discover Bruce Mason's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

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Occupation Playwright, actor, critic, fiction writer
Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 28 September 1921
Birthday 28 September
Birthplace Wellington, New Zealand
Date of death 31 December, 1982
Died Place Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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His wife is Diana Manby Shaw (m. 1945)

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1921

Bruce Edward George Mason (28 September 1921 – 31 December 1982) was a significant playwright in New Zealand who wrote 34 plays and influenced the cultural landscape of the country through his contribution to theatre.

1939

Mason met his wife Diana while studying at Victoria University College in 1939.

A noted obstetrician specialising in women's health, she shared his interest in the arts.

They had three children, Belinda, Julian and Rebecca.

1945

In 1945, he graduated with a B.A. He served in the New Zealand Army (1941–1943) and the Naval Volunteer Reserve (1943–1945).

1950

Another significant play is The Pohutukawa Tree written during the 1950s and 1960s.

The Pohutukawa Tree was Mason's first major success and explored Māori and Pākehā themes, a common thread in most of his works.

Theatre was an avenue for Mason to highlight social and political issues in New Zealand society.

He was also a theatre critic for the capital's newspapers from the 1950s to the 1980s.

1951

He later worked for the New Zealand Forest Service (1951–1957).

1960

He translated Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard for radio in 1960.

He edited the Māori news magazine Te Ao Hou (1960–1961), a culturally significant publication.

1964

He was a co-founder of Downstage Theatre, New Zealand's first professional theatre in 1964 and wrote a weekly column Music on the Air for the New Zealand Listener from 1964 to 1969.

1973

Mason, Bruce (1973).

New Zealand drama: a parade of forms and a history.

Wellington: Price Milburn.

1977

In 1977, Mason was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by Victoria University of Wellington.

1980

In 1980, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, one of the most important playwrighting accolades in New Zealand, is named in his honour.

Mason was also an actor, critic, and fiction writer.

Mason's most well known play is The End of the Golden Weather, a classic work in New Zealand theatre, which he performed solo more than 500 times in many New Zealand towns.

In the 1980 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to literature and the arts.

Mason, Bruce (1980).

Beginnings.

(Ed, Robin Dudding).

1981

His works of solo theatre was collected under the title Bruce Mason Solo (1981) and included The End of the Golden Weather.

1982

Bruce Mason died in 1982 from cancer.

1983

The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award has been running since 1983 currently managed by Playmarket, the FAME Trust (Fund for Acting and Musical Endeavours) and Downstage Theatre Society to award an annual $10,000 to an outstanding emerging New Zealand playwright.

Previous winners include several celebrated writers from New Zealand including Hone Kouka, Briar Grace-Smith, Jo Randerson, Victor Rodger, Arthur Meek, Sam Brooks and Mīria George.

1987

Published in 1987 was The Healing Arch, a cycle of five plays, including The Pohutukawa Tree and Hongi, which focus on Māori culture post European contact.

Mason was born in Wellington, the country's capital.

At the age of 5, his family moved to Takapuna.

He attended Victoria University College where he took part in drama.

1991

It was made into a feature film directed by Ian Mune in 1991.

1996

The centre was opened in 1996 and contains a 1164-seat auditorium.

The Promenade Cafe displays Bruce Mason memorabilia, including his original desk and typewriter.

2007

His wife Diana Mason died in June 2007, nearly 25 years after her husband's death.

Mason's plays are studied at schools and universities.

The Bruce Mason Centre, a major arts and theatre venue in Auckland is also named after him.

2009

In 2009, The Pohutukawa Tree was staged by Auckland Theatre Company, directed by Colin McColl and starring Rena Owen and Stuart Devenie.