GORDON GRAHAM was born in 1949 and is an Arts graduate of the University of Western Australia. Innocent Bystanders was first produced at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in London, 1975. Graham has written extensively for television, film and theatre. His numerous awards include the 2000 Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting for Below, the 2005 Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting for The Carnivores, the 2003 Patrick White Playwright’s Award for Even Amongst Dogs and the 2009 Patrick White Playwright Award for Forever Seven Training.