Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot

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Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot
Written by David Williamson
Date premiered7 June 2008
Place premieredPlayhouse, Melbourne
Original languageEnglish
Subjectclassic Hollywood, romance
Genrecomedy fantasty

Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot is a play by David Williamson. It was written as a vehicle for Caroline O'Connor. [1]

Contents

It was the Melbourne Theatre Company's second most popular play in 2008. [2]

Premise

Scarlett is a thirty-something waitress who lives with her mother and is obsessed with old movies. She has an active fantasy life and dreams of being with her boss, Steve, but is also pursued by the awkward Alan.

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References

  1. Dillon, Pete (12 June 2008). "David Williamson, Caroline O'Connor and Bryce Ives". ABC.
  2. Raymond Gill, "The people's pet playwright", The Age 27 July 2010 accessed 26 October 2012