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The Bad Luck Battalion

April 25, 2026 · 1 h 4 min

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With a special edition for ANZAC Day, in this insightful interview, playwright Arthur Meek discusses his project to bring to life the voices of Gallipoli veterans through oral histories and verbatim theatre. The conversation explores the power of personal stories, memory, remembrance, and the impact of war on individuals and collective memory.

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Website where folks can keep up to date about the project
www.vog.care

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Main Image: The Otago Regiment landing at Gallipoli 1915.

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