Bradwell, Eric Biography 1971

BRADWELL, Eric
Journalist and playwright; senior editorial representative Napier office Hawke’s Bay Herald-Tribune (1963), dramatic critic Hawke’s Bay Herald-Tribune (1963), dramatic critic The Times Palmerston North (1953-63)
Born: Manchester, 9 March 1908, son of AJ Bradwell; married (1) 1929 Vera, daughter of FC Edwards; 1 son, 1 daughter; (2) Ngaire Dorothy (Reid), daughter of FJ Murphy;  1 son, 1 daughter
Education: Brighton
Arrived NZ 1926
Chief copywriter NZ Broadcasting Service (commercial division) 1938; special feature writer and dramatic producer NZ Broadcasting Service 1941; member NZ War Publicity Committee 1942; Royal NZ Air Force 1942-46; manager Feilding branch The Times 1955-63; radio reviewer (EB) NZ Listener (1962); member PEN [International Association of Writers]; member British Guild Drama Adjudicators; member adjudicators’ panel British Drama League (NZ); lecture and tutor theatre affairs; past dominion president (inaugural) NZ Playwrights’ Association; past executive member NZ Drama Council, twice winner NZ British Drama League playwriting competition
Publications: Four One Act Plays; Clay; Play Production for Amateurs; other plays and stories collected editions; numerous radio scripts
Recreation: bowls
Private address: 51 Shakespeare Rd, Napier