David Williamson

David Williamson’s first full-length play, The Coming of Stork, premiered at Melbourne's La Mama Theatre in 1970. He went on to pen over thirty plays and become Australia’s most successful playwright. His plays have been produced throughout Australia and internationally. A number of his stage works have been adapted for the screen, including The Removalists, Don’s Party, The Club, Travelling North, Emerald City, Sanctuary and Brilliant Lies.

He won AFI screenplay awards for Petersen, Don’s Party, Gallipoli and Travelling North. He has also won eleven AWGIE Awards.

He lives on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.




For a rich guide to understanding more about the work of David Williamson visit the 'What I wrote' series website where you can download Teacher's Notes, watch a trailer for the DVD and read information on the authors.




David Williamson's official website - www.davidwilliamsonplaywright. com




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After the Ball Amigos Birthrights Brilliant Lies Charitable Intent Club, The Conversation, A Corporate Vibes Dead White Males Department, The Don Parties On Don's Party Emerald City Face to Face Flatfoot: A Roman Comedy of Bad Manners Great Man, The Handful of Friends, A Influence Money and Friends Operator Perfectionist, The Removalists, The Sanctuary Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot/ Let the Sunshine Siren Sons of Cain Soulmates Third World Blues Top Silk Travelling North Up for Grabs