Howard McNaughton Prize in Drama

The purpose of this prize is to recognise excellence in students of Drama at the University of Canterbury. Value/Benefits: The current value of the prize is $250 Level of Study: Undergraduate; Postgraduate; Master's; Doctoral Closing Date: Application not required Tenure: Not applicable Number Available Annually: One Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Not applicable Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable For more information, please read the regulations for this award: Click here.Available to full-time and part-time students who, in that year, have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the Department of English at the University of Canterbury.This prize was established in 2015 by Dr Christina Stachurski, in memory of Professor Howard McNaughton, 1945?2014. Professor McNaughton taught drama throughout his 38-year career at the University of Canterbury. He was recognised as the leading expert on New Zealand theatre, and he also published widely on post-colonial theatre. For many years, Professor McNaughton was a theatre reviewer for The Press. He was an enthusiastic supporter of local theatre groups, including the University?s Dramasoc.