The production is is set to begin performances at the theatre from the 5th October.
Rehearsal images have now been released for Rachel O’Riordan’s production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning play, running at the theatre from the 5th September until the 5th October.
This brand new Lyric production marks the eagerly awaited UK revival of the modern classic based on the true story of Australia’s first penal colony. Timberlake Wertenbaker revisits her seminal play, collaborating with consultant Ian Michael, to honour the voice and history of Australia’s First Nations People.
A ship, sailing 15,000 miles to 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 has Set & Costume Design by Gary McCann, Lighting Design by Paul Keogan, Sound Design by Gregory Clarke, Music by Holly Khan, Cultural Consulting by Ian Michael, Casting by Isabella Odoffin CDG, Casting Assisting by Joanna Sturrock, Fight & Intimacy Direction by Bethan Clark, Dialect and Voice Coaching by Joel Trill, , Assistant Direction by Harper K. Hefferon.
To book tickets visit: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/our-countrys-good/