John Naish The First Mrs Peters. [Manuscript] (Unpublished)
The First Mrs Peters by John Naish. © Dr. Lee Naish, Digital version 2022.
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- Work By
- Author: John Naish
- Item Type
- Manuscript
- Collection
- Library Archives
- Series
- John Naish plays
- Location
- Townsville Campus Library
- Item Code
- JN/1/10
- Related Links
- Subjects
- theatre; plays; drama
Summary
A synopsis by Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui
Deuteronomy 24-1 (The First Mrs Peters) is set in Tim Peters' hut in the outback where three friends are playing poker. It is a humorous piece in which Tim Peters presents a "bill a' divorcement" to his ninth 'wife' Bella because, in his view, she has failed to keep her "side of the bargain". He sees "no sense in liv'n' in hate." This is a published play and was performed once in Fiji as Deuteronomy 24-1 and twice in north Queensland as The First Mrs Peters by little theatre groups. It has been described as a "clever" play, beautifully crafted with realistic characters.
Additional Information
Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui is an historian and historical consultant. She graduated from James Cook University with an Honours degree and PhD in history and is an Adjunct Lecturer at JCU. She researches the sugar industry and migration history of tropical north Queensland, and her first book, published by JCU, Gentlemen of the Flashing Blade married those two themes. She also has a keen interest in the history of the Herbert River district where she has lived since her marriage. At present she is researching the role of women in various episodes of North Queensland history, while also continuing to research and write about John Naish.
Copyright Information
© Dr. Lee Naish, Digital version 2022.
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