The Secret River
An adaptation for the stage
$30.33
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
10 December 2013
Summary
Convict William Thornhill, exiled from the stinking slums of early 19th century London, discovers that the penal colony offers something that he never dared to hope for before: a place of his own. A stretch of land on the Hawkesbury River is Thornhill’s for the taking.
As he and his family seek to establish themselves in this unfamiliar territory, they find that they are not the only ones to lay a claim to the land. The Hawkesbury is already home to a family of Dharug people, who are …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925005004 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1925005003 |
| Author: | Kate Grenville, Andrew Bovell |
| Publisher: | Currency Press Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Currency Press Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 10 December 2013 |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 137mm x 7mm |
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Critics Review
‘The Secret River is a play that will settle into the Australian theatrical canon and remain there for a very long time.’
Aussie Theatre
‘This great tragedy is told with such heartbreaking eloquence and humanity that there is no doubt it will become a classic of the Australian theatre.’
The Australian
‘The Secret River is an unmitigated triumph, an unforgettable piece of theatre that will live on long after its creators are gone.’
The Daily Telegraph
About The Author
Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s best-known authors. Her books include the international best-seller The Secret River, The Idea of Perfection, The Lieutenant and Lilian’s Story. Her novels have won many awards both in Australia and the UK, several have been made into major feature films, and all have been translated into European and Asian languages.
Andrew Bovell is a critically acclaimed Australian playwright and screenwriter. His theatre credits include Things I Know To Be True (Frantic Assembly and the State Theatre Company of South Australia, 2016); The Secret River (Sydney Theatre Company, 2013 Sydney Festival and 2016 national tour, winner of six Helpmann Awards including Best Play, as well as Best New Work Sydney Theatre Awards); When the Rain Stops Falling (Brink Production/State Theatre Company, 2008 Adelaide Festival, Almeida Theatre, Lincoln Centre NYC, winner of five Lucille Lortell Awards). Earlier works include Speaking in Tongues and Holy Day. Film credits include Strictly Ballroom, A Most Wanted Man, Edge of Darkness, Blessed, Lantana, and Head On.
Author photo by Stephen Butler
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