Booktopia minefields and miniskirts play, australian. Siobhan mchugh minefileds and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories. Even more disturbing is the lack of understanding of the roles women played in vietnam. In this moving, enlightening and sometimes shocking chronicle. Lothian books, 2005 vietnam war, 19611975 249 pages. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh.
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. Minefields and miniskirts by terence oconnell 9780868197623. Their experiences were extraordinary and they have now been brought to life in this collage of true stories. 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. The book, about australian womens role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history interviews with over 30 women. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of ordinary women in surviving a war. 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. Australian women and the vietnam war paperback 1993. 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. Currency press in association with playbox th language. A case study of the adaptation of the authors nonfiction book, minefields and miniskirts, for the stage. Minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the vietnam. Seating is cabaret style, grouping of seats, represent tables.
Normal text size larger text size very large text size. 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. Directed by bronwyn morrow, arts theatre, brisbane. Included in this series are studies of different texts that students may encounter in the theory section. For further information please contact the sound section. Helen keayes, an australian secretary, spent two years as an information specialist for the u. 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 australian women and the vietnam war doubleday, sydney, 1993. During her stay in vietnam she observed a peculiar system of discrimination by which austra. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of. 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. Jpg from the collection of bendigo soldiers memorial institute military museum 37 39 pall mall bendigo victoria. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader.
If history is told by the victors, the story of war is usually told by the blokes. Minefields and miniskirts records the voices of those who were actually there. 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. Minefields and miniskirts women in vietnam war book books. The authors previous book, the snowy won the nsw state literary award for nonfiction. 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. Siobhan describes her feelings about her book becoming a play. It is a meticulouslyresearched account of a hidden side of the vietnam war. Minefields and miniskirts by siobhan mchugh adapted by terrence oconnell directed by bronwyn morrow brisbane arts.
Australian women and vietnam by siobhan mchugh mint at the best online prices at ebay. Siobhan mchugh is an internationally recognised podcast producer, documentarymaker, oral historian, writer, journalism academic and podcast critic. Though their backgrounds varied as much as their experiences, they have this in common. This series features the interviews with twenty five women that were in the minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the vietnam war, book. Australian women and the vietnam war paperback 1993 by siobhan mchugh author. Nearly a thousand australian women played a part in the war and the lives of all. 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. 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. These women are now all grown up and have important stories to tell, in many cases, for the very first time.
Based on the book by siobhan mchugh, minefields and miniskirts relays stories collected from interviewing 50 women from all sides of. The women discuss their personal experiences during the period of the vietnam war. The book, about australian women\u27s role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history interviews with over 30 women. 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. To book an excursion to see this production, please phone our company manager, nathan pamenter, on 07 3369 2344. 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. Minefields and miniskirts redcliffe musical theatre. 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. Originally produced and directed by terrence oconnell in 2004, it gives us a look inside these women retelling real stories about real people who. Both now out of print, but 2005 edition can be ordered from me see contact me. Australian women and the vietnam war was adapted from the original, awardwinning book, written by dubliner and documentarymaker, siobhan mchugh. Adapted from siobhan mchughs book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of ordinary women in. Recently a friend closed down his second hand bookshop specialising in military books.
Three cds featuring the six part radio documentary first broadcast on abc radio national aprilmay 1993. 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. 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. Minefields and miniskirts was written by mchugh in 1993, and quickly established itself as an indispensable book on the vietnam conflict. Minefields and miniskirts by siobhan mchugh adapted by terrence oconnell directed by bronwyn morrow brisbane arts theatre petrie terrace brisbane season. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book, about australian womens role in the vietnam war, is based on oral history. Adapted by terence oconnell from award winning writer sio. Since the rebirth of podcasting postserial 2014, she has immersed herself in analysing, teaching, promulgating and producing this rapidly evolving media format. 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.
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. 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. It was out of print when the play was created so more people have seen the play than the book. 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. 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. Minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories. Tickets are now on sale through taztix on 9255 3336 or au. Nearly a thousand australian women played a part in the war and the lives of all these women were changed forever by vietnam. It toured australia and has been staged numerous times since. First published in 1993, revised edition published 2005. 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 terence oconnell goodreads.
Terence oconnells minefields and miniskirts study notes for verbatim theatre hsc drama 20102012. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh, sydney. Nearly a thousand australian women had a part in the vietnam war as entertainers, typists, consular staff and army nurses. Pdf a case study of the adaptation of the authors nonfiction book, minefields and miniskirts, for the stage. 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. Terence oconnells adaptation of my book, also called minefields and miniskirts currency press 2004 played to over 50,000 people around australia in 20045. Australian women and the vietnam war mchugh, siobhan on. 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.
An extensive interviewing project led to a book and a radio program that received critical acclaim. Booktopia minefields and miniskirts play, australian women. Minefields and miniskirts events the weekend edition. I asked him if he had anything about military nurses. 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.
Siobhan mchugh podcaster, oral historian, writer, academic. Minefields and miniskirts play, australian women and the vietnam. Minefields and miniskirts, australian women and the. Held in 175 libraries worldwide, minefields and miniskirt s was the first comprehensive publication of the stories of australian women in the vietnam war. Siobhan mchugh minefields and miniskirts brings to life a collage of true stories. The play allows people to visually experience the stories. Australian women and the vietnam war siobhan mchugh doubleday sydney wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for. Siobhan chose to live in australia after reading tim wintons cloudstreet. It is widely studied, and provides an unusual perspective on the maledominated images from the war. 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. Napa national academy of performing arts presents a modified version of the play minefields and miniskirts a female driven narrative based on a collection of over 80 true stories from service women in the vietnam war. Minefields and miniskirts national vietnam vets museum.
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