Peggy Caine

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Peggy Caine (fl. 1960s) is a journalist, author, playwright and scriptwriter.


Biography

Born Peggy Jean Caine in South Africa, she emigrated to Australia in at the start of the 1960s.

She has worked as a fitter, journalist and doctor's receptionist.

She published several short stories before turning to the theatre. Her comedy Who'll Come A-Waltzing (a play about British migrants in Australia), was staged by J.C Williamson Theatres in the major cities followed by many amateur and radio productions. Other plays include Byron In Love, Dear Jenny, Dear John and The Men in Their Lives.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Sources

https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-203

Peggy Jean Caine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27ll_Come_A-Waltzing

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