Out of Joint, in a co-production with the Young Vic present

Our Country’s Good

by Timberlake Wertenbaker     1998

Set in Sydney in 1789, Our Country’s Good gives a humane, moving and very funny account of the first theatrical production to be staged in Australia’s new colony. But faced with food shortages, the threat of rebellion and a leading lady who faces hanging, director 2^nd lieutenant Ralph Clark and his convict cast are in trouble from the start.

The premiere of this inspirational play was staged at the Royal Court theatre in 1988, where it was hailed as intelligent, gritty, joyous and immensely entertaining. Ten years on, audiences and critics have found it as powerful and relevant as ever.

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CAST & CREATIVES

Cast: Michele Austin, David Beames, Stephen Beresford, David Fielder, Mali Harries, Fraser James, Stuart McQuarrie, Ashley Miller, Ian Redford, and Sally Rogers.

Director: Max Stafford-Clark
Designer: Julian McGowan
Lighting Designer: Johanna Town
Sound Designer: Mic Pool

REVIEWS

‘[This] magnificent revival confirms beyond any doubt that Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play will remain firmly established in the repertory as a 20^th century classic’
-Sunday Times

‘You want to understand why theatre is still important? Look no further’
-Independent

‘This stirring play, a milestone drama’
-Evening Standard

PRODUCTIONS

2 – 5 September
Theatre Royal Bath

from 10 September
Young Vic Theatre

10 – 14 November
Oxford Playhouse

17 – 21 November
West Yorkshire Playhouse

24 – 28 November
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

1 – 5 December
Grand Theatre, Blackpool

7 – 9 December
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne