Vale Ben Gabriel
Ben Gabriel passed away on 25th April, 2012. He was 94 years old. This is a dedication to an actor of outstanding qualities both as an artist and human. I became acquainted with Ben Gabriel whilst working at the Q Theatre in Penrith in the 1970’s and early 80’s. I was fortunate enough to work with Ben as an actor and director. Ben was an Australian artist of the old school and his interest was in the work. Fame was not at all a reason to be an actor, as far as he was concerned. Consequently, his modesty has…