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 Winner of the Laurence Olivier Play of the Year Award
“powerful and inspirational” – Anne Hopper, The Stage, UK
From the extraordinary novel The Playmaker by award winning author Thomas Keneally (Schindler’s Ark, The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith), Our Country’s Good takes us back to our convict past and tells the true story of the first white theatrical production that was staged in Australia - performed entirely by convicts.
Sydney 1789, Governor Phillip faces the challenge of building a new society out of bitter, resentful officers, and hundreds of thieves, pickpockets and murderers. In an effort to humanise the population, bring some culture to the colony, and provide alternative entertainment to public hangings, the progressive Governor decides to stage a play.
From the company that electrified audiences with Hurlyburly and Lord of the Flies, Our Country’s Good is a wild, haunting and hilarious true story from Australia's neglected history.
“You ought to see it, even if it means stealing a biscuit to get in.” Alfred Hickling, Guardian.co.uk
Darlinghurst Theatre Company and The Group Theatre present
OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
By Timberlake Wertenbaker
Adapted from the novel The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally
Featuring Charles Cousins, Jessica Donoghue, Damion Hunter, Nadia Karim, Amy Kersey, Leof Kingsford-Smith, Dale March, Libby Richmond, Chris Rodwell, Adrian Twigg and David Wheeler
Director Michael Booth
Set & Lighting Design Sean Pardy & Kris Bird
Producer Jocelyn Brewer
Stage Manager Ariel Page-De Mars
By Special Arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd
Venue: Darlinghurst Theatre | 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Potts Point
Previews: Wednesday 23 July & Thursday 24 July
Season: Saturday 26 July- Saturday 23 August
Times: Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm
Tickets: Adult $35, Conc $30, Preview $25
Visit: www.darlinghursttheatre.com
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