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1 A View from Moving Windows Donna Abela , John Fraser , Jessica Bellamy , Vanessa Bates , Emrys Quin , Teik-Kim Pok , Nicholas Parsons , Noëlle Janaczewska , Alison Rooke , 2012 single work drama 'Harnessing the creative talents of some of Sydney's most dynamic and prestigious playwrights, 'A View From Moving Windows' is inspired by train travel to and from the thriving and vibrant geographical centre of Sydney, Parramatta. Specifically written for True West, each the nine short plays promises to be revealing and highly entertaining. Directed by Augusta Supple, one of Sydney's most passionate promoters of new theatre, this is a theatre event that mines the sublime in the every day to present Sydney's west as you've never seen it before.' (Source: http://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/a-view-from-moving-windows/)
1 Stories from the 428 Donna Abela , Kit Brookman , Tahli Corin , Matt Edgerton , Joanna Erskine , Šime Knežević , Patrick Lenton , Jasper Marlow , Brooke Robinson , Alison Rooke , 2010 anthology drama 'Buses are a necessary part of Sydney life and inspire rage and romance in equal measure. A group of Australia’s impressive award-winning and emerging playwrights have collaborated to create a unique show inspired by conversations, scenes from the bus window, overseen text messages or perhaps the person sitting across from them on the 428 bus from Circular Quay to Canterbury.' Source: http://storiesfromthe428.com/?page_id=526 (Sighted 16/09/2010).
1 y separately published work icon Combat Fatigue Alison Rooke , 2010 South Brisbane : Playlab , 2015 10172261 2010 single work drama

'A dark incantation. A letter that shouldn't be read. What would you do if a letter arrived addressed to you from a prisoner on death row? The catch – you’ve never heard of him before in your life, but you hear his voice clearer and sweeter than any other. Combat Fatigue is the story of gallery owners, Sam and Pippa who live in Sydney’s affluent inner west. Childhood sweethearts who, when faced with the aftermath of a devastating loss, discover their love has soured. ' (Publication summary)
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