The Gun In History – the odyssey of a Luger gun (short play)

April 18, 2012

Handed down through three generations of Australian men, a dark look at sexuality and violence. Half an hour, six actors.

Australian Jewish News

‘…powerful drama covering three generations and two wars (World 2 and Kora) and a slice of the present. A gun is handed down and is twice the instrument for resolving human conflict and suffering.’

Performing Rights and Script: Australianplays.org; Currency Press, Australia

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