Romeril, John

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ROMERIL, John

ROMERIL, John. Australian, b. 1945. Genres: Plays/Screenplays, Literary criticism and history. Career: Director and actor; resident writer, Australian Performing Group, Melbourne, 1974, W.A. Institute of Technology, Bentley, 1977, University of Newcastle, NSW, 1978, Jigsaw Theatre Co., Canberra, 1980, Troupe, Adelaide, 1981, Flinders University, Bedford Park, S.A., 1984, Magpie, Adelaide, 1985, and Vict. Arts Centre, Melbourne, 1985. Publications: PLAYS: Chicago Chicago (in Plays), 1970; Two Plays, 1971; I Don't Know Who to Feel Sorry For, 1973; The Floating World, 1975, 1982; Bastardy, 1982; Mrs. Thrally F (in Seven One-Act Plays), 1983; Waltzing Matilda, 1984; The Accidental Poke (in Popular Short Plays for the Australian Stage), 1985; The Kelly Dance, 1986; (co-author) Legends, 1986; History of Australia, 1995; Miss Tanaka, 2001. OTHER: 6 of the Best, 1984. Address: c/o Bryson Agency Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 226, Flinders Lane PO, Melbourne, VIC 8009, Australia.

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