Milo single work   drama   - Two acts
Issue Details: First known date: 1996 1996

Abstract

'As Australia moves into a new millennium, two couples in their thirties wrestle with their changing relationships and their relationship with the Land. Milo, a well-meaning if misguided dreamer, battles to cope with reality whilst his partner Di, a committed social reformer, battles with the conflicting demands of relationship and career. Toby, a fourth generation farmer, struggles with the life in the 21st century whilst his wife, Peg, contemplates her future as a mother and wife. The play examines the evolving relationship in Australia between the City and the Bush and explodes a few inherent myths.' (RGM Associates website, http://www.rgm.com.au/nm_lit.html)

Production Details

  • First produced at the Wharf 2, Sydney, 27 October 1994.

Publication Details of Earliest Known Version

Works about this Work

A Dead Cow and Dope Before Dinner James Waites , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18 November 1997;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
Stormy Times in Drought Doug Anderson , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 31 October 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
Theatre John McCallum , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 4 November 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ; Sweet Phoebe Michael Gow 1994 single work drama ;
Red-Dirt Conflict Pamela Payne , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 13 November 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
A Dead Cow and Dope Before Dinner James Waites , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18 November 1997;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
Red-Dirt Conflict Pamela Payne , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 13 November 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
Theatre John McCallum , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 4 November 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ; Sweet Phoebe Michael Gow 1994 single work drama ;
Stormy Times in Drought Doug Anderson , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 31 October 1994;

— Review of Milo Ned Manning 1996 single work drama ;
Subjects:
  • Farms & farming
  • Droughts
  • Country life
  • Despair
  • Hobby farms
  • Country vs city
  • Conflicts
  • Self perception
Settings:
  • Hunter Valley
  • 1990-1999