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- Three Australian Plays : Introduction, single work criticism (p. 9-23)
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The One Day of the Year,
single work
drama
'Undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite plays, the One Day of the Year explores the universal theme of father-son conflict against the background of the beery haze and the heady, nostalgic sentimentality of Anzac Day. It is a play to make us question a standard institution - Anzac Day, the sacred cow among Australian annual celebrations - but it is the likeability and genuineness of the characters that give the play its memorable qualities: Alf, the nobody who becomes a somebody on this day of days; Mum, the anchor of the family; Hughie, their son, with all the uncertainties and rebelliousness of youth; and Wacka, the Anzac, with his simple, healing wisdom.'
(Description from publishers website)
Note: Rev. ed. - Ned Kelly : A Play, single work drama (p. 97-236)
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The Tower,
single work
drama
"The Tower takes place in 1850s Hobart, in the mansion of wealthy Sir Rodney de Havilland. Members of Sir Rodney’s household include his spinster sister Hester, his wheelchair-bound step-daughter Amy, his new 19 year-old-wife Selina, and creepy 14 year old son Edwin. Amy falls off the new tower being built on top of the house and signs point to it not being an accident. Was it suicide? Was she pushed? There are lots of twists and memorable characters (including a hunky ex-convict and dodgy maid), and the house is a wonderfully creepy setting in the style of Thornfield Hall or Manderley."
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The One Day of the Year,
single work
drama
'Undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite plays, the One Day of the Year explores the universal theme of father-son conflict against the background of the beery haze and the heady, nostalgic sentimentality of Anzac Day. It is a play to make us question a standard institution - Anzac Day, the sacred cow among Australian annual celebrations - but it is the likeability and genuineness of the characters that give the play its memorable qualities: Alf, the nobody who becomes a somebody on this day of days; Mum, the anchor of the family; Hughie, their son, with all the uncertainties and rebelliousness of youth; and Wacka, the Anzac, with his simple, healing wisdom.'
(Description from publishers website)
- Ned Kelly : A Play, single work drama (p. 97-236)
-
The Tower,
single work
drama
"The Tower takes place in 1850s Hobart, in the mansion of wealthy Sir Rodney de Havilland. Members of Sir Rodney’s household include his spinster sister Hester, his wheelchair-bound step-daughter Amy, his new 19 year-old-wife Selina, and creepy 14 year old son Edwin. Amy falls off the new tower being built on top of the house and signs point to it not being an accident. Was it suicide? Was she pushed? There are lots of twists and memorable characters (including a hunky ex-convict and dodgy maid), and the house is a wonderfully creepy setting in the style of Thornfield Hall or Manderley."
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Braille.
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
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Black Comedy
1964
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 4 July vol. 86 no. 4402 1964; (p. 44)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1964
single work
review
— Appears in: Illustrated London News , 7 March 1964; (p. 36)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
The New Dramatists : Or, Goodbye to All That
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 6 April vol. 85 no. 4338 1963; (p. 36-37)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: Nation , 15 June 1963; (p. 22-23)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: Walkabout , vol. 29 no. 7 1963; (p. 41-42)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama
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Untitled
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , April vol. 2 no. 6 1963; (p. 94-95)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: Walkabout , vol. 29 no. 7 1963; (p. 41-42)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: Nation , 15 June 1963; (p. 22-23)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
The New Dramatists : Or, Goodbye to All That
1963
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 6 April vol. 85 no. 4338 1963; (p. 36-37)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama -
Untitled
1964
single work
review
— Appears in: Illustrated London News , 7 March 1964; (p. 36)
— Review of Three Australian Plays 1963 selected work drama