Cirrus@Austlit

'As Australia engages with the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Theatre Works is proud to present the inspiring and energising work, FACING UP by Lynden Nicholls.

'This powerful production explores Australian Federal policy and attitudes towards First Nations people from federation to the present, delving into both the official history and the rarely acknowledged Indigenous protest. The Indigenous Voice to Parliament, a proposed constitutional amendment, seeks to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. If approved, this Voice would advise the Australian Parliament and government on matters relating to the social, spiritual, and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

'The Voice to Parliament proposal highlights the need for better representation and consultation with First Nations people, making FACING UP an eerily timely and pertinent production.

'FACING UP by Lynden Nicholls combines historical records and personal stories to create a compelling theatrical experience. The play presents familiar events, such as the 1967 referendum, the enquiry into Aboriginal deaths in custody, and the Tent Embassy, while also revealing lesser-known, powerful moments that evoke a sense of urgency for change and progress.'

Source: Theatre Works.