Trial by Madmen l Reflecting on classic Australian theatre
b"Louis Nowra reads his introduction to Cosi. It\\u2019s called Trial by Madmen\\xa0and you'll see that, once again, truth is stranger than fiction. And if you thought you knew everything there was to know about one of Australia's most beloved plays, think again.--Louis Nowra\\xa0is one of Australia\\u2019s most successful writers. He has penned novels, crafted film scripts, authored two memoirs and worked as a librettist, but he is perhaps best known for his plays. Since the early 1970s he has created over 30 stories for the stage; several of them have earned a rightful place in the Australian dramatic canon, and our hearts.\\xa0They include\\xa0Summer of the Aliens,\\xa0Radiance,\\xa0The Golden Age,\\xa0The Temple and\\xa0Albert Names Edward."