Peggy Caine
Peggy Caine (fl. 1960s) is a journalist, author, playwright and scriptwriter.
Contents
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
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities C
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
