
A ship, sailing 15,000 miles to Botany Bay, Australia, is crammed with Britain's convicts – a punishment for their crimes. After a life-threatening voyage they arrive in 1788 but keeping the colony disciplined is a brutal job and cruelty is rife. To keep the convicts in line and attempt to 'civilise' this often desperate, violent, poverty stricken group, a young ambitious lieutenant, Ralph Clark, decides they should perform a play.
With a mostly illiterate cast, rising mistrust amongst the ranks and the leading actor facing the gallows, this is a one of a kind theatre production…
Our Country's Good tells the extraordinary true story of a group of convicts and their commanding officers. Based on the novel The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally, it explores themes of empathy, humanity, justice, and the healing power of theatre. A powerful drama with comedic scenes — don't miss it!
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker Directed by Jane McKenna
Mon 8th - Sat 13th June, 7.30 pm
Sat 13th June, 2.30 pm
Tickets for Our Country's Good will be on sale from May 27th.
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Make your evening out complete with a preshow meal at the Newell French Bistro in Greenhill, just a few minutes walk from the Theatre. Note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
3-course menu (excluding wine) £28.50
with a full à la carte menu to choose from.
01935 710386
