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Issue Details: First known date: 1992... 1992 Money and Friends
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A revealing clash between materialism and ideals, this is David Williamson at his best. Peter, a mathematician who is niceness itself, is in financial trouble because of his brother's bankruptcy. His neighbour Margaret, decides that he needs help from his friends, who are all wealthy... (Publisher's blurb, back cover).

Production Details

  • First produced at the Royal Queensland Theatre Company at Suncorp Theatre, Brisbane, 28 November 1991. Director: Aubrey Mellor.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Paddington, Kings Cross area, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,:Currency Press , 1992 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Celebrating Friendship, Aubrey Mellors , single work column (p. vii-viii)
A Reckless, Passionate Affair ..., Robert Gottliebsen , single work column (p. ix-x)
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  • Also braille.
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Works about this Work

Our Living National Treasurer Wayne Harrison , 2003 single work criticism
— Appears in: David Williamson : A Celebration 2003; (p. 21-29) Harrison views Williamson's works from the viewpoint of the director. He also includes comments on the changing nature of the critical reception to Williamson's plays, particularly in the early 1990s when older critics, such as H. G. Kippax, were retiring and a 'younger, stingier breed' were taking over.
Small Serve of Middle-Class Morals Stephen Dunne , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 7 October 1996; (p. 10)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Cashing in On a Classic Peter Goers , 1995 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 11 July 1995; (p. 16)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Sex, Lies and Jitters Rosemary Neill , 1993 single work criticism biography
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 24-25 April 1993; (p. rev 10)
Two Tiers of Tragedy Alison Farmer , 1993 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 1 June vol. 115 no. 5872 1993; (p. 91-92)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
A Celebration of Scepticism Darryl Emmerson , 1992 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , May no. 140 1992; (p. 25-26)
— Review of Siren David Williamson , 1990 single work drama ; Emerald City David Williamson , 1986 single work drama ; Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Untitled Veronica Kelly , 1993 single work review
— Appears in: Australasian Drama Studies , April no. 22 1993; (p. 133-138)
— Review of Siren David Williamson , 1990 single work drama ; Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Carefully Cultured Sue Gough , 1991 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 17 December vol. 113 no. 5800 1991; (p. 100)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Rich Fare Easy to Digest Adrian Kiernander , 1991 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 2 December 1991; (p. 9)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Top Form James Waites , 1992 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Review , January-February no. 39 1992; (p. 15)
— Review of Money and Friends David Williamson , 1992 single work drama
Our Living National Treasurer Wayne Harrison , 2003 single work criticism
— Appears in: David Williamson : A Celebration 2003; (p. 21-29) Harrison views Williamson's works from the viewpoint of the director. He also includes comments on the changing nature of the critical reception to Williamson's plays, particularly in the early 1990s when older critics, such as H. G. Kippax, were retiring and a 'younger, stingier breed' were taking over.
Celebrating Friendship Aubrey Mellors , 1992 single work column
— Appears in: Money and Friends 1992; (p. vii-viii)
Fair Play Deborah Bogle , 1992 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 11-12 January 1992; (p. 25,27)
Williamson Comedy Proves Money-Friendly Deborah Bogle , 1992 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 11-12 January 1992; (p. 3)
Sex, Lies and Jitters Rosemary Neill , 1993 single work criticism biography
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 24-25 April 1993; (p. rev 10)
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