Aug 14, 2015 the national vietnam veterans museum is proud to be hosting 4 performances of minefields and miniskirts a play by terence oconnell adapted from the book of the same name by siobhan mchugh. Minefields and miniskirts by siobhan mchugh adapted by terrence oconnell directed by bronwyn morrow brisbane arts theatre petrie terrace brisbane season. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book by terence oconnell due covid19 dates to be advised minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of the women who played a part in the war in vietnam. Jpg from the collection of bendigo soldiers memorial institute military museum 37 39 pall mall bendigo victoria. This series features the interviews with twenty five women that were in the minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the vietnam war, book. Included in this series are studies of different texts that students may encounter in the theory section. Nearly a thousand australian women played a part in the war and the lives of all. Minefields and miniskirts australian women and the vietnam war doubleday, sydney, 1993.
The national vietnam veterans museum is proud to be hosting 4 performances of minefields and miniskirts a play by terence oconnell adapted from the book of the same name by siobhan mchugh. Originally produced and directed by terrence oconnell in 2004, it gives us a look inside these women retelling real stories about real people who crossed their paths in vietnam during the conflict. Though their backgrounds varied as much as their experiences, they have this in common. It was out of print when the play was created so more people have seen the play than the book. Minefields and miniskirts women in vietnam war book books. Three cds featuring the six part radio documentary first broadcast on abc radio national aprilmay 1993. Jul 12, 2004 minefields and miniskirts, adapted by terence oconnell from siobhan mchughs book, directed by terence oconnell, with robyn arthur, tracy bartram, debra byrne, tracy mann and wendy stapleton. A case study of the adaptation of the authors nonfiction book, minefields and miniskirts, for the stage. Directed by bronwyn morrow, arts theatre, brisbane. First published in 1993, revised edition published 2005. Minefields and miniskirts events the weekend edition.
Minefields and miniskirts was written by mchugh in 1993, and quickly established itself as an indispensable book on the vietnam conflict. Minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories. Their experiences were extraordinary and they have now been brought to life in this collage of true stories. Since the rebirth of podcasting postserial 2014, she has immersed herself in analysing, teaching, promulgating and producing this rapidly evolving media format. Siobhan describes her feelings about her book becoming a play. The vietnam war remains in our memories for that generation and this play gives another perspective on what occurred in the battle zone and back in australia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf a case study of the adaptation of the authors nonfiction book, minefields and miniskirts, for the stage.
Minefields and miniskirts is a series of funny, fascinating, sad and poignant stories of australian women who lived in vietnam during the war. Minefields and miniskirts records the voices of those who were actually there. Booktopia minefields and miniskirts play, australian women. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh doubleday sydney wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for. During her stay in vietnam she observed a peculiar system of discrimination by which austra. One of the books he recommended was minefields and miniskirts, a book about the experiences of thirty five women from various backgrounds who were involved in the vietnam war, including entertainers, journalists and consular staff as well as nurses. Australian women and vietnam by siobhan mchugh mint at the best online prices at ebay. Australian women and the vietnam war mchugh, siobhan on. These women are now all grown up and have important stories to tell, in many cases, for the very first time. Presented by domaur productions incorporated a play adapted from the book of the same name, minefields and miniskirts is told from the perspective of five women who volunteered during the vietnam war as an entertainer, a nurse, a journalist, a volunteer and the wife of a vietnam veteran. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of ordinary women in surviving a war.
Their actual words make up 90% of the script for the dramatised version, also called minefields and miniskirts, but their interviews have been blended to. Siobhan mchugh is an internationally recognised podcast producer, documentarymaker, oral historian, writer, journalism academic and podcast critic. Minefields and miniskirts play, australian women and the vietnam. The book, about australian womens role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history. Minefields and miniskirts by siobhan mchugh adapted by terrence oconnell directed by bronwyn morrow brisbane arts. Australian women and the vietnam war, lothian, south melbourne, 2005, 249p. Minefields and miniskirts surfaced in 1993 adapted from siobhan mchughs book and radio series of interviews with women affected in different ways by the vietnam war. It is a meticulouslyresearched account of a hidden side of the vietnam war. Minefields and miniskirts minefields and miniskirts, adapted by terence oconnell from siobhan mchughs book, directed by terence oconnell, with robyn arthur, tracy bartram, debra byrne, tracy mann and wendy stapleton. The book, about australian women\u27s role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history interviews with over 30 women. Helen keayes, an australian secretary, spent two years as an information specialist for the u. Minefields and miniskirts presents the funny, tragic and intensely personal stories of over fifty women who were deeply involved in the vietnam war, either in the combat zone or on the homefront. Minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the. Even more disturbing is the lack of understanding of the roles women played in vietnam.
Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh. Minefields and miniskirts by terence oconnell 9780868197623. Minefields and miniskirts national vietnam vets museum. Australian women and the vietnam war paperback 1993 by siobhan mchugh author. Nearly a thousand australian women had a part in the vietnam war as entertainers, typists, consular staff and army nurses. Minefields and miniskirts redcliffe musical theatre. Minefields and miniskirts presents funny, tragic and intensely personal stories of over fifty women who were deeply involved in the war, either in the combat zone or on the homefront. Lothian books, 2005 vietnam war, 19611975 249 pages.
Siobhan mchugh podcaster, oral historian, writer, academic. Siobhan mchugh minefileds and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories. It is widely studied, and provides an unusual perspective on the maledominated images from the war. Nearly a thousand australian women played a part in the war and the lives of all these women were changed forever by vietnam. Adapted by terence oconnell from award winning writer sio. Both now out of print, but 2005 edition can be ordered from me see contact me. In this moving, enlightening and sometimes shocking chronicle. The book, about australian womens role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history interviews with over 30 women.
Minefields and miniskirts minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of the women who played a part in the war in vietnam. To book an excursion to see this production, please phone our company manager, nathan pamenter, on 07 3369 2344. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. The stories were distilled into five characters those on the frontline, the volunteer, the journalist, the nurse and the entertainer and the wife who was left at home. Minefields and miniskirts tasmanian theatre awards. That was righted by siobhan mchugh in her book, adapted for the stage by terence oconnell, to tell of the plight of five women who suffered in vietnam or endured the after effects back home in australia. If history is told by the victors, the story of war is usually told by the blokes.
Australian women and the vietnam war paperback 1993. The book was adapted for the stage by terence oconnell and the musical play, minefields and miniskirts currency press 2004, debuted at malthouse theatre, melbourne in 2004, starring tracy mann, debra byrne, robin arthur, tracy bartram and wendy stapleton. Seating is cabaret style, grouping of seats, represent tables. Their actual words make up 90% of the script for the dramatised version, also called minefields and miniskirts, but their interviews have been blended to make 5 composite. Doubleday, 1993 z1209922 1993 single work biography abstract this book presents the funny, tragic and intensely personal stories of thirty five women who were deeply involved in the vietnam war, either in the combat zone or on the home front. Originally produced and directed by terrence oconnell in 2004, it gives us a look inside these women retelling real stories about real people who. Terence oconnells minefields and miniskirts study notes for verbatim theatre hsc drama 20102012. Top notes drama guides pink have been created to assist students in their analytical study of drama and in their understanding of various theatrical styles. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of ordinary women in. Currency press in association with playbox th language. Australian women and the vietnam war was adapted from the original, awardwinning book, written by dubliner and documentarymaker, siobhan mchugh.
Presents the funny, tragic and intensely personal stories of over fifty women who were deeply involved in the vietnam war, in both the combat zone and the. The women discuss their personal experiences during the period of the vietnam war. Minefields and miniskirts by terence oconnell goodreads. Minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of the women who played a part in the war in vietnam.
I asked him if he had anything about military nurses. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Recently a friend closed down his second hand bookshop specialising in military books. The adaptation was made by director of physical and musical theatre, terence oconnell. A play adapted from the book of the same name, minefields and miniskirts is told from the perspective of five women who volunteered during the vietnam war as an entertainer, a nurse, a journalist, a volunteer and the wife of a vietnam veteran. Terence oconnells adaptation of my book, also called minefields and miniskirts currency press 2004 played to over 50,000 people around australia in 20045. Tickets are now on sale through taztix on 9255 3336 or au. The play allows people to visually experience the stories.
For further information please contact the sound section. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh, sydney. Minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the vietnam. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh doubleday sydney wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Booktopia minefields and miniskirts play, australian. The authors previous book, the snowy won the nsw state literary award for nonfiction. Normal text size larger text size very large text size.
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