The Secret River
By Kate Grenville, Adapted for the stage by Andrew Bovell
Directed by Chrisjohn Hancock
Based on the novel by Kate Grenville and adapted for the stage by Andrew Bovell, The Secret River tells the story of convict William Thornhill, exiled from the stinking slums of early 19th century London, who discovers that the penal colony in Australia offers something that he never dared to hope for before: a place of his own. A stretch of land on the Hawkesbury River is Thornhill’s for the taking.
Lieder Theatre Company presents ‘The Secret River’, a piece of theatre destined to become an Australian classic, directed by Chrisjohn Hancock.
The Secret River opened on 23 August at 7:30pm and continued until 9 September on the Lieder Theatre mainstage.
Creative Team
Artistic Director Blake Selmes
Production coordinator Ryan Paranthoiene
Director/Designer Chrisjohn Hancock
Cultural guidance & advice Peter Swain, Muffy Hedges, Alfie Walker
Original music & soundscapes Thomy Sloane
Costumes Helena Bozzetto, Pauline Mullen
Dharug language consultant Anissa Jones
Cast
Alfie Walker, Joshua Waters, Amanda Waters, Sebastien Paranthoiene, Tobias Loberg, Peter Swain, Muffy Hedges, Axel Wellings, Skye Price, Simone Walshe, Corey Fenwick, Chaise Humphries, Ryan Paranthoiene, Martin Sanders, Fiona Churchill, Scott Treble, David Rayner, Marc Nell, Blake Selmes, Cecilia McKenzie, Kathy Campbell
Season Dates
Friday 25 August - 7:30pm
Saturday 26 August - 7:30pm
Wednesday 30 August - 7:30pm
Friday 1 September - 7:30pm
Saturday 2 September - 2:00pm
Saturday 2 September - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6 September - 7:30pm
Friday 8 September -7:30pm
Saturday 9 September - 7:30pm
