Between Two Waves

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Between Two Waves
Between Two Waves, Ian Meadows.jpg
Author Ian Meadows
Cover artistDesign: Interbrand. Pictured: Ian Meadows. Photographer: Katae Kaars.
Country Australia
Language English
GenrePlay
Publisher Currency Press
Publication date
2012
Media typePrint (Paperback)
ISBN 978-0-86819-949-8

Between Two Waves is a play by Australian playwright Ian Meadows. [1] It was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company in 2012. [2]

Contents

Plot

Daniel - a climatologist and advisor to the government - loses a lifetime of research in a flood. When Fiona tells Daniel they’re about to start a family, Daniel must choose between what he can predict and what he can't.

First production

Between Two Waves was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company at the SBW Stables Theatre, Sydney, on 5 October 2012, with the following cast:

Between Two Waves was developed with the Griffin Theatre Company with assistance from Screen NSW.

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