A ballad opera about a convict who was transported three times to NSW. A
boisterous and touching portrait of a Regency dandy turned lag. The play is in the
form of a ballad opera, tracing, (rather loosely) the life of James Hardy Vaux during
the period 1807 to the 1840s. James was a quick-witted, notorious pick pocket and
swindler who led a remakable full life while travelling back and forth across the globe
(all expenses paid). His life crossed paths with many rich and varied characters,
some of whom influenced his life, some of whose life he influenced. Either way these
are the people who made our country’s history. Share their celebration and take heed
of their message: Breath deep friends - while you can!
Published Yackandandah Playscripts 1990
