Synopsis
Inspired by the historical events surrounding the "first fleet' of British Convicts sentenced to transportation to Australia in the 18th century. Follow second lieutenant Ralph Clark as he decides to stage a play in order to rehabilitate the criminals who have arrived at the penal colony in New South Wales.
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Directed by Harry Dewar
Cast
Captain Arthur Phillip, RN - Elizabeth Rankin
Major Robbie Ross, RM - Garth Robson
Captain David Collins, RM - Annette Mowat
Captain Watkin Tench, RM - Shane Saunders
Captain Jemmy Cambell, RM - Pat Andrews
Reverend Johnson - Mollie Birch
Lieutenant George Johnson, RM - John Cawley
Lieutenant Will Dawes, RM - Kate Hansen
2nd Lieutenant Ralph Clark, RM - Justin Houston
2nd Lieutenant William Faddy, RM - Marnie Fewster
Midshipman Harry Brewer, RM - Harry Dewar
An Aboriginal Australian - Robert Donald
John Arscott - Pat Andrews
Black Caesar - Shane Saunders
Ketch Freeman - Robert Donald
Robert Sideway - Paula Morgan
John Wisehammer - John Cawley
Mary Brenham - Kate Hanson
Daddy Bryant - Elizabeth Rankin
Liz Morden - Mollie Rankin
Duckling Smith - Marnie Fewster
Meg Long - Annette Mowat
Convict Girl - Jessica Palmer
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Directed by Harry Dewar