AustLit
History
Notes
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The Green Room Awards Association was formed in 1982, but the inaugural awards were held in 1984.
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Latest Winners / Recipients (also see subcategories)v2060
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Year: 2001
winner (Original music and lyrics) Prodigal Son Prodigal Mathew Frank (composer), 2000 single work musical theatre -
Year: 1986
winner y Away Sydney : Currency Press Playbox Theatre , 1986 Z130562 1986 single work drama
— Appears in: ラブ・チャイルド : アウェイ 2006;'Commencing with a school performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Shakespearean themes of suffering and reconciliation persist as three families on separate holidays are united during a fierce storm.
'Immigrants Harry and Vic love their adopted country but are faced with their son Tom’s terminal illness. Jim and Gwen fret over their daughter Meg’s blossoming independence and her friendship with the socially unsuitable Tom. Roy is unable to console a grief-stricken Coral over the death of their only son in Vietnam.
'But with the help of some Shakespearean fairies and a spectacular storm, these families are reconciled and face the future anew.
'For two decades audiences have been enthralled by this story about the coming of age of both a group of individuals and the country in which they live. Despite being set almost 40 years ago, this multi-award winning play is as relevant as ever with its themes of reconciliation and loss.
'Away is sharply observed, clever, funny and yet very moving. Out of the familiar family ingredients, Gow has constructed a magical play that every Australian can relate to. It depicts the hopes of a new generation, prompting us to consider what is ultimately most important in our lives.' (Publication summary)
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Year: 1983
winner y Gulls Paddington : Currency Press , 1984 Z225168 1984 single work drama
Works About this Award
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Taxithi Nominated for Two Green Room Awards 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Neos Kosmos , 23 February 2017; -
Playwright Cornelius Cleans up Green Room 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 22 March 2016; (p. 16) -
Clear Rules Needed on Theatre Awards 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 26 February 2013; (p. 14) -
Stage Set to Honour Melbourne Talent 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 19 February 2013; (p. 14) -
From Starting Omissions to Perceptions of Backslapping : Peer Review Should Make Way for Critics' Awards 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 26 March 2012; (p. 15)