This Old Man Comes Rolling Home

This Old Man Comes Rolling Home is a ‘slice of life’ Australian drama set in 1950s Redfern Sydney. Written in a fair dinkum ocker vernacular, the play inhabits the world of the Aussie battler, encompassing values from an Australia that has largely faded away. The narrative follows the fluctuating fortunes of the Dockerty family and the trials and tribulations of inner city life, exploring themes of alcoholism, poverty and love. Pathos and tragedy are ever-present yet the play is immersed in himour, making it a heartfelt and enjoyable experience for all.  ‘Hewett’s play champions the fortitude of those whose destinies are often shaped by others’ (Hayes, 2010).