Happiness (play)

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Happiness
Written by David Williamson
Date premieredMay 2013
Place premieredEnsemble Theatre, Sydney
Original languageEnglish
Genrecomedy

Happiness is a 2013 play by David Williamson. [1]

Plot

Roland, a psychology professor, is an expert in the pursuit of happiness but finds he has trouble in his own life.

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