The Black Woman of Gippsland at Melbourne Theatre Company Tickets
About The Black Woman of Gippsland
From Andrea James (Sunshine Super Girl) comes The Black Woman of Gippsland; a story of Victoria’s dark past that is in dire need of revisiting, told as a thrilling modern mystery that unfolds with beauty, tragedy and rebellion.
A woman is tossed ashore from the sea, bedraggled and lost. A century and a half later, another finds herself diving deep into the truth behind a lingering legend.
Jacinta’s family is driving her up the wall and her academic career is floundering, but amongst the books, something doesn’t feel right about the story history tells. The myths and half-truths that surround the figure of a ‘white woman’ said to have lived among the Gunaikurnai people of Gippsland in the 1840s are so abundant it seems the reality is out of reach. But Jacinta is determined to unearth the truth for herself and her Gunaikurnai family no matter the twists and turns the journey might take her on.
Based on real events and set on Andrea’s grandmother’s Country, The Black Woman of Gippsland is a poetic, emotionally rich and clever embracing of First Nations stories that have long been silenced.
Venue
The Sumner | Southbank Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
More information about The Black Woman of Gippsland
Written and directed by: Andrea James
Set & Costume Designer: Romanie Harper
Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson
Composer & Sound Designer: James Henry
AV Designer: Rhian Hinkley
Choreographer: Brent Watkins
Movement Dramaturge: Jacob Boehme
Gunnai Cultural Consultant for the Gunaikurnai: Wayne Thorpe
Associate Director: Amy Sole
Dramaturge: Patricia Cornelius
Dramaturge: Jennifer Medway
Cast: Zach Blampied, Chenoa Deemal, Brent Watkins, Ursula Yovich and Ian Bliss.
Forum Night: Monday 12th May | Audio Described: Saturday 17 May at 2pm, Tuesday 20 May at 6.30pm | Tactile Tour: Saturday 17 May at 2pm (Tactile tour commences at 1pm)| Open/Closed Captioning: Saturday 24 May at 2pm
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