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Our Country’s Good

About the Show

Based on a heart-warming true story, the play follows a group of 18th Century convicts and officers as they confront a savage new land. These jailbirds, male and female, have no rights and their treatment is as ferocious as the landscape. But one man defies the rules. Lt Ralph Clark creates the very first piece of theatre ever to be performed in Australia, The Recruiting Officer. The drama mounts as the convicts rehearse, and their hopes for a new life grow stronger. Incredibly the play will go on! Our Country’s Good was first presented at the Royal Court Theatre, London on 10 September 1988. Note: The convicts use explicit language and this award-winning play contains scenes which some people might find shocking.

Cast

Simon Hill Captain Arthur Phillip/Shitty Meg
John Irvine Major Robbie Ross
Josh Yard Captain David Collins/Robert Sideway
Kieron Mieres Captain Watkins Tench/Caesar
Theo Bhatt Captain Jemy Campbell/John Arscott
Dave McGroarty Rev Johnson/John Wisehammer
Jamila Jenning Grant Lt William Dawes/Duckling Smith
Jessica Withey Lt Johnston/Liz Morden
James Haughey Ketch Freeman
Sam Pearce Ralph Clarke
Kat Novkovic Second Lt Will Faddy/Dabby Bryant
Matt Tylianakis Midshipman Harry Brewer

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