David Williamson’s first full-length play, The Coming of Stork, premiered at Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre in 1970. He went on to pen over thirty plays and become Australia’s most successful playwright. His plays have been produced throughout Australia and internationally. A number of his stage works have been adapted for the screen, including The Removalists, Don’s Party, The Club, Travelling North, Emerald City, Sanctuary and Brilliant Lies.
He won AFI screenplay awards for Petersen, Don’s Party, Gallipoli and Travelling North. He has also won eleven AWGIE Awards. He lives on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
