Ray Lawler

Ray Lawler is an esteemed Australian playwright best known for his influential work 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll,' which premiered in 1955 and is considered a landmark in Australian theatre. His writing often explores themes of identity and the Australian experience, and he has made significant contributions to the development of the local theatre scene. Lawler's typewriter, which he used to pen his iconic play, is featured in the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts, highlighting his impact on the performing arts.