Rose Theatre Kingston

Original Theatre Company

Our Country's Good

Mon 30 Jan to Sat 4 Feb

By Timberlake Wertenbaker

“A play is a world in itself. A tiny colony we could say. And you are in charge of it. That is a great responsibility”

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About

Australia. 1788. A British ship arrives with a cargo of soldiers and convicts transported abroad for their country’s good.

As the soldiers struggle to impose order on the outcasts of the old society, a benevolent governor seizes on the notion of a play. In the shadow of the gallows and the gum tree, the convicts gather under the direction of 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Clarke and rehearsals begin for The Recruiting Officer.

Based on real events, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier award-winning modern classic is an inspiring tale of the transforming power of theatre.

Read the Our Country's Good Tour Blog for behind the scenes news from Timberlake Wertenbaker's classic and view our production shots to see the play on stage.

Production Photo: Jack Ladenburg

Reviews

It’s a rich and heady brew, utterly enthralling

What's on Stage

a full-blooded revival - ★★★★

The Times

Cast & creatives

Cast includes Aden Gillett (Mary Poppins, Savoy Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath) and Philip Whitchurch (Billy Elliot The Musical, An Inspector Calls)

Creative Team

Directed by Alastair Whatley
Assisted by: Craig Gilbert
Set Design by Victoria Spearing
Costume Design by Ed Holland
Casting by: Kay Magson

Cast

Governor Philip / Wisehammer: Aden Gillett
Ralphe Clarke: Chris Harper
Mary / Reverend Johnson: Emily Bowker
Capt. Collins / Sideway: Jack Lord
Dabby / Lieutenant Faddy / Meg: Rachel Donovan
Harry Brewer / Arscott / Capt. Campbell: Phillip Whitchurch
Major Ross / Ketch: Adam Best
Aborigine / Caeser / Johnston: Seun Shote
Duckling / Capt. Tench: Jenny Ogilvie
Liz Morden / Lieutenant Dawes: Emma Gregory

Rose Theatre Kingston

Our Country's Good

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