AustLit

A wife gets a threatening note, then a visit from her husband’s wife! Bigamy? Perhaps, but the newcomer has nothing to do with the note, which becomes the centre of an intriguing mystery.

When a pompous, self-acclaimed opera star decides to stage a production of Die Fledermaus, everything that can go wrong does.

A small, dedicated group is waiting for the end of the world, but the Janitor upsets their plans for the Apocalypse.

A writer pays his respects to an old maharani in her decaying Indian palace - and finds more startling stories than he imagined.

Fun aboard a Nile cruise ship when a worldly Australian couple pit their wits against a couple of ockers with hilarious and unexpected results.

A woman trying to sell her house fully-furnished is hampered by her dotty sister who has donated the contents to the Girl Guides!

In her Foreword to For Ladies Only the late Babette Stephens, M.B.E. writes: 'Between these covers lies a host of roles for women of all ages, shapes and sizes which offer comedy and drama, splendid opportunities for technique and expertise, and infinite artistic reward for both actress and director. Mr Austin's literary strength stems from his notable ability as an actor and, because of his own extensive stage experience, his plays are 'playable' and his dialogue 'speakable'. His situations are frequently unusual and highly original and he is able to turn his hand, with considerable success, to farce, comedy or drama.'

Using the occult, two old theatricals teach a shrewish mother an unforgettable lesson.

A plan to swindle an insurance company backfires in the most unexpected way.

A domineering woman pulls out all the stops to destroy her stepdaughter’s big chance.

A retired vaudevillian decides to make a comeback - with disastrous results.