FREE SCRIPT REVIEW "The man who ate the Popomack" (1922) by Walter J. Turner (1884-1946)

Comedy Australian author Five Female, Fourteen male (Six of these can be played as female, Several opportunities for doubling) Two wise Chinese characters. Requires two drawing room sets and two scenes on drop or revolve. Also requires a protective suit, such as brass diving helmet or similar apparatus. Spice merchant Sir Solomon has organized a dinner party for his favourites in London society. Featured on the menu is a popomack, a fictional asian delicacy, but is it the guests who are served up? Some delicious observations on human fidelity, modern art and romantic obsession. Two dream sequences. Reference to suicide. Modernity features - woman smoking cigar, telephone, scuba gear, abstract painting Written by Melbourne raised poet & musician, Walter James Redfern Turner (1884-1946) long neglected as too-British. Full text on line http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks13/1302481.txt "Smaragda's Lover" (1924) another script by the same author, Walter Turner; makes an interesting read but revival is not for everybody. I can recommend the clever repartee in sexual tension between characters Sebastien and Lady Fortnight-Taylor. Drama students may enjoy the resonance with the ancient greeks. Turner's expolration of the politics around arts funding is hilarious and reads like an episode from 'Yes, Minister', but ultimately the play is lyrical and chilling. Full text for that title http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks13/1302801.txt