The Remittance Man (radio play)

The Remittance Man is a radio play written by Australian author Catherine Shepherd. It tells the story of Geoffrey, an English expatriate living in colonial Australia who receives regular payments (remittances) from his family back in England, enabling him to live a life of leisure. The play explores themes of identity, displacement, and the clash between British and Australian cultures, as well as the moral compromises often made by those who benefit from inherited wealth without contributing to society. The play’s narrative often hinges on the social perceptions and assumptions surrounding remittance men and the resentment they can engender in the local populace, who are working hard to build a life for themselves. The specific details of the plot and character development vary depending on the production.