Mischief in the Air
| Mischief in the Air | |
|---|---|
 Poster for amateur community theatre revival | |
| Written by | Max Afford |
| Date premiered | 27 July 1944 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Sydney |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy thriller |
| Setting | Sydney |
Mischief in the Air is a comedy mystery play from Max Afford. It was set in a radio station.[1]
It was one of the few Australian plays of the 1940s to receive a professional production, being produced by J.C. Williamsons Ltd.[2] They produced it in association with radio station 2GB and production company Macquarie, who presented a radio version.
Plot[]
Larry Carlson, an Australian soldier, meets American serviceman Clay Tuttle in New Guinea. When both are invalided out of the army they meet again in Sydney and try to purchase a radio station. They attempt to attract the interest of sponsors Mc McGuinness and Mr Mandelberg, but problems arise when the former falls dead.
Original cast[]
References[]
- ^ "Thriller by local dramatist". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 5 August 1944. p. 15. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ "NEW AUSTRALIAN PLAY AT ROYAL". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 28 July 1944. p. 5. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
External links[]
- Production details at AusStage
- Mischief in the Air at AustLit
- Complete text of play at Project Gutenberg
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- 1944 plays
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