Born: Established: 1962 ;
Gender:
Female
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Most Referenced Works
Notes
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Helen Howard is the wife of Michael Futcher (q.v.) with whom she wrote the play A Beautiful Life.
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Not to be confused with the UK author Helen Futcher who wrote the children's book Sydney: the wandering sardine (1998)
Personal Awards
- 2013 joint winner Matilda Awards — Best New Australian Play with Michael Futcher, for 1001 Nights.
- 2012 winner Matilda Awards — Gold Award
- 2012 winner Matilda Awards — Best Director for Thérèse Raquin
Awards for Works
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y
The Drowning Bride
Strawberry Hills
:
Currency Press
,
2005
Z1195739
2005
single work
drama
- 2005 shortlisted Queensland Premier's Literary Awards — Best Drama Script (Stage)
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y
A Beautiful Life
1998
Strawberry Hills
:
Currency Press
,
2000
Z561559
1998
single work
drama
'An Iranian family living in Australia attempts to escape memories of torture endured back home. Their role in the 1992 raid on the Iranian Embassy in Canberra leads to persecution by the Australian government. Based on a true story.'
Source: Australian Plays (https://australianplays.org/script/CP-109/) (Sighted 22/02/2018).
- 1998 winner Matilda Awards — Gold Award
Last amended 5 Mar 2013 09:39:27
