Manuel Aston

Manuel 'Manny' Aston (born 1961) is an Australian playwright and author. He lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife and three children.^[1]

He is best known for his 1995 play Fossils^[2] which is an hilariously funny insight into the diverse relationships between teenagers and their parents. It includes real life scenarios. The play has had wonderful reviews and hits close to home.

He has also written for the popular Australian sitcom Hey Dad. He currently teaches in TAFE and colleges around Sydney

Plays

• Clay Soldiers Published, 1990 Big Hand Theater 1991
• When the Bough Breaks, Published, 1992
• Deja Vu,
• Fossils, Currency Press, Sydney, 1995
• Mercury!, Jigsaw Theater 1996 ^[3]
• The Last Gasp, NIDA Parade Playhouse, Sydney, 13 Feb 2010

References

1. ^ Australian national bibliography, National Library Australia, 1994
2. ^ Australianplays.org
3. ^ http://www.jigsawtheatre.com.au/history

External links

• 'Australianplays
• "Manuel Aston", doollee

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