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Is there going to be another strike? DAPHNE: He’s had a rough time.
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Synopsis
Bulli, NSW in 1942. Japanese submarines are sinking shipping off the east coast, Australian troops are fighting along the Kokoda Track in New Guinea and there are real fears of an invasion. Despite the demands of the war effort and the proximity of the enemy there are strikes in the coal mines. While some argue that this supports the Japanese others say that workers' rights need to be supported no matter the situation. In this environment Bob Tracey, a coal miner and his wife, Daphne, defend their principles to daughter-in-law Alice and nephew Hugh.
Characters
Bob Tracey: miner, mid 40s.
Daphne Tracey: Bob’s wife, also 40s.
Alice Tracey: married to Bob and Daphne’s son, Jimmy, who is fighting in New Guinea.
Hugh Ramsey: a priest and Daphne’s nephew, an amputee.
Duration
Twenty-five minutes, one act.
Production History
Commissioned by Merrigong Theatre Company and staged in November 2009 as one of the 4 Plays About Wollongong production as part of Merrigong's subscription season.
Cast
Liz Burch
Images
 Terry Serio as Bob, photo by Tina Walsberger courtesy of IPAC |
 Clare Bowen as Alice and Liz Birch as Daphne, photo by Tina Walsberger courtesy of IPAC |
 Adam Booth as Hugh, photo by Tina Walsberger courtesy of IPAC |
 Liz Birch as Daphne, photo by Tina Walsberger courtesy of IPAC |
Clare Bowen as Alice, Terry Serio as Bob and Liz Birch as Daphne, photo by Andrew Tenison courtesy of IPAC |
Terry Serio as Bob and Liz Birch as Daphne, photo by Tina Walsberger courtesy of IPAC |
Adam Booth as Hugh and Terry Serio as Bob, photo by Andrew Tenison courtesy of IPAC |
Adam Booth as Hugh, photo by Andrew Tenison courtesy of IPAC |
