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John Fraser John Fraser i(A106684 works by) (a.k.a. John A. D. Fraser)
Gender: Male
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1 A View from Moving Windows Donna Abela , John Fraser , Jessica Bellamy , Vanessa Bates , Emrys Quin , Teik-Kim Pok , Nicholas Parsons , Noëlle Janaczewska , Alison Rooke , 2012 single work drama 'Harnessing the creative talents of some of Sydney's most dynamic and prestigious playwrights, 'A View From Moving Windows' is inspired by train travel to and from the thriving and vibrant geographical centre of Sydney, Parramatta. Specifically written for True West, each the nine short plays promises to be revealing and highly entertaining. Directed by Augusta Supple, one of Sydney's most passionate promoters of new theatre, this is a theatre event that mines the sublime in the every day to present Sydney's west as you've never seen it before.' (Source: http://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/a-view-from-moving-windows/)
1 1 y separately published work icon All the Rage John Fraser , 2012 Fortitude Valley : Playlab , 2015 Z1871527 2012 single work drama

'It’s London 2012, and the greatest show on earth is about to commence. On the surface, it’s peace and love and plastic lanyards. But deep beneath the stadium, a terrible beauty stirs. The boys are going back to war. 

'For former commander Skin-the-Goat, laying down of arms has brought the trappings of power but drained him of respect. So he puts the band back together for one more operation. As well as bringing the peace prize he feels he deserves, he’ll impress the ambitious journalist Nina, who he hopes will break more than just the story of his last-minute intervention. 

'Coercing the young and Viet Cong-obsessed Boyler into action, Skin-the-Goat hauls his best but traitorous bomber The Baker back and prepares the scene to send the Olympics off with the ultimate bang. 

'As long as he keeps the plan on track, he’ll keep the peace, the prize, the girl, and a neat revenge on the quisling who forced him to stop the war in the first place. 

'But playing with embers is dangerous. War, like love, is easier to start than to stop. And just like the Olympics, not everyone is ready to play by the rules.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 The Last Great Roadhouse in Paradise John Fraser , 2007 single work drama humour

'The Roadhouse is the last vestige of humanity still standing in Paradise. The owner, Ivy, is determined it's going to survive at a price. At least she has her faith ... and with the folks around her she's going to need it. Farmer Ned dreams of rain when he's sober long enough to remember his name. Daughter Holly craves the bright lights but will settle for the dim. And Davo wants to solve his crime but only if he can be like his hero, 70s TV detective Colombo.

'But will that be enough when an outsider crashes into town? Paradise Roadhouse, where anything will happen. And probably will.'

Source: Old Fitzroy Hotel website, http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au
Sighted: 18/06/2007

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