Do it with humour 2 minutes to read The cast of 'Shenanigan's Wake' sharing a tipple on-stage. Photo / Reuben Janes What an interesting character! Daryl Peebles, script writer of the play currently in rehearsal at Repertory Theatre, 'Shenanigan's Wake' is a man of many parts. Apart from 'Shenanigan's Wake' he's written two other shows: 'Aussie Rules', written in collaboration with musical director Fran Armstrong, and 'Barbecue', which debates whether the barbecue is in fact a social leveller or not, and several other plays. Daryl Peebles has been involved in theatre for more than 40 years, during which time he's received awards for his play scripts and performed as a comedian and magician.