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Issue Details: First known date: 1971... 1971 Evening of Fear
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

An escapee (James Lacklee) from Ellinore Hall for the criminally insane is on the loose in the region. But, the terror begins when he breaks into pensioners Marny and John's house.

Notes

  • First public reading by Kevin Gilbert in 1971 at the Mews Theatre, Sydney. Director: Kevin McGrath.

Production Details

  • Setting: A Country Village

    Scene Set: A weatherboard house, comfortably old.

    Characters: John Sommers: the old man; Marny: his wife; Jacko Dean: old policeman; Millie Vincent: old maid; and, Madman: burly youthful type.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: ca. 1971
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      Extent: 10p.
      (Manuscript) assertion
      Note/s:
      • Typescript (duplicated).

      Holdings

      Held at: University of Queensland University of Queensland Library Fryer Library
      Local Id: H0632
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