'Inspired by the true story of legendary First Nations cricketer Johnny Mullagh and Australia’s first ever international sporting team, this is not just about cricket. This is a story of strength, resistance, hope and possibility.'
Source: Ensemble Theatre.
Produced and presented by the Ensemble Theatre, Kirribili, 4 January - 8 February 2020 as part of the Sydney Festival.
Director: Wesley Enoch.
Cast includes Joseph Althouse, Luke Carroll, Chenoa Deemal, Aaron McGrath, Colin Smith, and Dubs Yunupingu.
Presented by Ensemble Theatre at IMB Theatre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), 12 - 15 February 2020.
Director: Wesley Enoch.
Assistant Director: Yolande Brown.
Cultural Consultant: Uncle Richard Kennedy.
Dramaturg: Jane Fitzgerald.
Set and Costume Designer: Richard Roberts.
Lighting Designer: Trent Suldgeest.
Composer and Sound Designer: Steve Francis.
Cast: Joseph Althouse, Luka Carroll, Chenoa Deemal, Aaron McGrath, Colin Smith, and Dubs Yunupingu.
'Plays like Black Cockatoo are an important way to explore contemporary Australia, says Ensemble Theatre’s Mark Kilmurry.'
'The long-neglected story of the Aboriginal cricket team that made history is finally etching its way into the national psyche.'
'Almost 20 years before Australia and England faced-off in the first-ever Ashes battle, it was an all-Indigenous XI from Western Victoria who paved the way.' (Introduction)
'Almost 20 years before Australia and England faced-off in the first-ever Ashes battle, it was an all-Indigenous XI from Western Victoria who paved the way.' (Introduction)
'Plays like Black Cockatoo are an important way to explore contemporary Australia, says Ensemble Theatre’s Mark Kilmurry.'
'The long-neglected story of the Aboriginal cricket team that made history is finally etching its way into the national psyche.'
