Based on the 1955 novel by Darcy Niland (author Ruth Park’s husband) and made into a movie and miniseries also. It explored relationships that were strained where adults rarely communicated feelings, where rights were fought and where relationships were temporary, the father’s life being on the road as a swagman running away from crimes committed. I found the person I was following most in terms of emotional rollercoaster of everyday and extraordinary, was the daughter on the road too accompanying her dad – through necessity, was Buster. There was a regal country feel about the play, my favourite thing was the windmill technique to swing the billy can of tea – which provided light comic relief. I got alot out of this Sydney Theatre Conpany production. Go the swag!
Month: October 2025
Floriade 2025 Canberra
I went with my boyfriend Gerard to Floriade recently on the way to visiting family. It was interesting to see what flowers were chosen as highlights and to appreciate the colours and smells of such great gardening.
Floriade was a time to relax, go on some rides and dream.