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Drawing inspiration from the remarkable true story of Australia's inaugural penal colony, Timberlake Wertenbaker revisits her seminal play that delves into power dynamics and justice within the British legal system. Against the backdrop of contemporary debates on deportation and punishment, this Olivier award-winning classic takes on renewed significance in 2024. Catch this modern masterpiece during its strictly limited run – an opportunity not to be missed.
What is "Our Country’s Good" about?
"Spewed from our country, forgotten, bound to the dark edge of the earth..."
A ship embarks on a 15,000-mile journey to Australia, packed with Britain's convicts serving sentences for crimes ranging from sheep theft (as in the case of 17-year-old Thomas Barrett) to a sailor assault (for 25-year-old James Freeman), and even an 82-year-old Dorothy Handland cast away for stealing a biscuit.
Upon their perilous arrival in 1788, maintaining discipline in the colony proves to be a brutal task, with cruelty rampant. To instill order and endeavor to "civilize" the desperate, violent, and poverty-stricken group, Ralph Clark, a young and ambitious lieutenant, proposes they stage a play.
Navigating challenges such as a mostly illiterate cast, rising distrust among the ranks, and the leading actor facing the gallows, the crew embarks on a journey to produce a truly unique theater production. Witness the gripping narrative unfold in this compelling exploration of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.
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Theatre Address
Lyric Hammersmith,
Kings Mall Shopping Centre, King Street, Lyric Squ,
London,
W6 0QL
