Full casting has been revealed and the creative announced for Rachel O’Riordan's forthcoming production of Timberlake Wertenbaker's play, Our Country’s Good, which will open at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London on September 5th.
Based on a true story, Wertenbaker's play explores the power of theatre as a force for good in the first penal colony established in Australia in the 1780s.
The cast includes Catrin Aaron as Liz Morden/Lieutenant Will Dawes, Jack Bardoe as John Arscott/Harry Brewer/Captain Jemmy Campbell, Ruby Bentall as Mary Brenham/Reverend Johnson/Meg Long, Nick Fletcher as Robert Sideway/Captain David Collins, and Olivier Huband as Caesar/Captain Watkin Tench.
The talented cast will be completed by Finbar Lynch as Ketch Freeman/Major Robbie Ross, Harry Kershaw as John Wisehammer/Captain Arthur Phillip, Simon Manyonda as Second Lieutenant Ralph Clarke, Naarah as First Nations Narrator, Aliyah Odoffin as Duckling Smith/Lieutenant George Johnston, and Nicola Stephenson as Dabby Bryant/Second Lieutenant William Faddy.
The creative team behind the show includes sound design by Gregory Clarke, music by Holly Khan, set and costume design by Gary McCann, lighting design by Paul Keogan, dialect and voice coaching by Joel Trill, fight and intimacy direction by Bethan Clark, and assistant direction by Harper K. Hefferon.
Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Rachel O’Riordan commented: “Timberlake Wertenbaker’s seminal play Our Country’s Good is a visceral story that reminds us of not only the dark history of the British Empire and Australia’s first penal colony, but also explores the morality of our justice systems. Through the story of the transportation of criminals, the play invites audiences to interrogate whether deportation as punishment ever works and probes the ethics behind our prison systems. Collaborating with Timberlake alongside Ian Michael, our show’s First Nation consultant, has been an incredible joy and I am honored to bring this ensemble piece to life in this contemporary and bold revival.”
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Address
King Street, Lyric Square, London, W6 0QL
Venue Facilities
Bar
Nearest Tube
Hammersmith
Tube Lines
District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City
Directions from nearest tube
Railway Station
West Brompton
Bus Numbers
190, 266, 267, 391, H91
Night Bus Numbers
N9, N11
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No
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The Lyric Hammersmith is a medium size venue located on King Street, W6, close to Hammersmith Underground Station, and has a capacity of 586 seats on three levels.
Premium seats in the theatre are primarily located in the centre of the Stalls, along with the front of the Circle which both offer great options for large-scale musical productions, giving you a complete panoramic view of the stage. Seats in the Stalls generally offer great views of the action, due to a good rake in the seating and its proximity to the stage.
Well-priced and cheap seats can be found at the rear of the Stalls, which offer a great overall view of the stage at a reduced price. Sitting in the back of the Circle is also good value for money with clear-view seating from an elevated position. bargain hunters looking for lastminute tickets on a strict budget should look at options in the Upper Circle.