Patrick White Plays books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Patrick White Plays series?"

"There are three books in the Patrick White Plays series, published between 1974 and 1983."

Q: "What is the first book in the Patrick White Plays series?"

"The first book in the Patrick White Plays series is The Night The Prowler: Short Story And Screenplay, published in 1974."

Q: "Did Patrick White write plays as well as novels?"

"Yes. White wrote several plays during the 1970s and 1980s. The Night The Prowler (1974) was adapted into a film, while Netherwood (1983) and Signal Driver (1983) were written for the stage. His plays share the same themes of isolation and spiritual searching as his novels."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Night The Prowler: Short Story And Screenplay	1974	Patrick White	Buy
2	Netherwood	1983	Patrick White	Buy
3	Signal Driver: A Morality Play For The Times	1983	Patrick White	Buy

Patrick White’s plays are listed below in publication order.

White turned to writing for the stage and screen in the 1970s and 1980s. The Night The Prowler (1974) is a short story and screenplay that was adapted into a 1978 film. Netherwood and Signal Driver (both 1983) are plays that share the psychological intensity of White’s fiction. These are lesser-known works compared to his novels, but they show the same preoccupation with alienation and inner life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Patrick White Plays series?

There are three books in the Patrick White Plays series, published between 1974 and 1983.

What is the first book in the Patrick White Plays series?

The first book in the Patrick White Plays series is The Night The Prowler: Short Story And Screenplay, published in 1974.

Did Patrick White write plays as well as novels?

Yes. White wrote several plays during the 1970s and 1980s. The Night The Prowler (1974) was adapted into a film, while Netherwood (1983) and Signal Driver (1983) were written for the stage. His plays share the same themes of isolation and spiritual searching as his novels.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order