The House That Jack Built is a 1951 Australian play by George Farwell about the Rum Rebellion.
| The House That Jack Built | |
|---|---|
| Written by | George Farwell |
| Date premiered | 1952 |
| Place premiered | ABC radio |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Rum Rebellion |
| Genre | historical drama |
It came second in the 1951 Commonwealth Jubilee Literary Competition.[1][2]
The play was adapted for radio by the ABC in 1952[3][4] and published in 1970.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Playwrights' Advisory Board", The Bulletin, John Ryan Comic Collection (Specific issues)., 74 (3805), Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 14 Jan 1953 [1880], ISSN 0007-4039, nla.obj-532497033, retrieved 24 July 2023 – via Trove
- ^ "Deakin's Life Story Wins Play Award". The West Australian. Vol. 67, no. 20, 377. Western Australia. 9 November 1951. p. 7. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Australian Broadcasting Commission. (3 May 1952) [1939], "RADIO PLAYS A.B.C.", v. : ill.; 29cm., ABC Weekly, 14 (18), Sydney: ABC, nla.obj-1663131905, retrieved 25 July 2023 – via Trove
- ^ "MONDAY, May 5". The Age. No. 30266. Victoria, Australia. 1 May 1952. p. 5 ("THE AGE" RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Aust. plays published". Tribune. No. 1715. New South Wales, Australia. 21 July 1971. p. 7. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
edit- The House That Jack Built at AustLit