association with NIDA Independent, developed a new adaptation of Ruth Park's original novel. This was the first adaptation approved by Ruth Park's estate since 1949. An invited audience saw the development in progress, at NIDA, in both 2013 and 2014. The adaptation has yet to be staged. 2018 stage adaptation Kate Mulvany adapted The Harp in the South, its prequel and sequel into a six-hour play over two-parts. It was first produced by the Sydney Theatre Company at the Roslyn Packer Theatre from August 2018, directed by Kip Williams. References External links 1964 adaptation at Austlit 1964 TV adaptation at IMDb Harp in the South at Australian Screen Online 1948 Australian novels 1980s Australian television miniseries Network 10 original programming Period television series Novels set in Sydney Novels by Ruth Park Surry Hills, New South Wales Irish-Australian culture 1948 debut novels Angus & Robertson books