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Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 The Pig Iron People
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'Australia, 1996. The winds of change begin to blow like a gale through the nation as a new government has taken the reins.

'"From now on people will have to make their own way in the world. People will no longer be rewarded for being weak. The madness is over... The people have spoken. This is what they want, this is what we voted for, and if you don't see it like me, then you are out of step. So get used to it."

'Nick's out of step; he's a writer. No writer has ever lived in Liberal Street before. And the residents are making sure he knows it.' (Publisher's blurb)

Notes

  • Dedication: In memory of Gladys Smith 1919-2006.

Production Details

  • Produced by Sydney Theatre Company and UBS, Drama Theatre, Sydney opera House, 1 November - 6 December 2008. Director: Craig Ilott.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Bolstered by Warm Liberal Values Ron Cerabona , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 14 September 2011; (p. 9)
Satire Lacks Iron Awe Jason Blake , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 9 November 2008; (p. 23)

— Review of The Pig Iron People John Doyle , 2008 single work drama
Raw Edge to Doyle's Suburban Tale Mark Hopkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 3 November 2008; (p. 9)

— Review of The Pig Iron People John Doyle , 2008 single work drama
It Gives Me Great Joy to Sit Somewhere Public and Just Watch People The Hot Seat: John Doyle Joyce Morgan , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18-19 October 2008; (p. 4-5)
Nowhere To Hide Rosalie Higson , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 20-21 September 2008; (p. 16-17)
Raw Edge to Doyle's Suburban Tale Mark Hopkins , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 3 November 2008; (p. 9)

— Review of The Pig Iron People John Doyle , 2008 single work drama
Satire Lacks Iron Awe Jason Blake , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 9 November 2008; (p. 23)

— Review of The Pig Iron People John Doyle , 2008 single work drama
Nowhere To Hide Rosalie Higson , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 20-21 September 2008; (p. 16-17)
It Gives Me Great Joy to Sit Somewhere Public and Just Watch People The Hot Seat: John Doyle Joyce Morgan , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18-19 October 2008; (p. 4-5)
Bolstered by Warm Liberal Values Ron Cerabona , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 14 September 2011; (p. 9)
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