Black Diggers – Queensland Theatre Company and Brisbane Festival
On the centenary of WWI, discover the forgotten history of Aboriginal soldiers.
Overview
Wesley Enoch directs Black Diggers, a new play written by Tom Wright that uncovers the contribution of Aboriginal Diggers to Australia’s First World War effort.
Featuring an all-male, all-Indigenous cast, the play draws upon extensive consultation and recent research to bring to light some truly exceptional stories of heroism forged out on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Palestine and Flanders. Marking the eve of the centenary of WWI, the piece aims to share an overlooked moment in Australian history.
Following its acclaimed world premiere at the Sydney Festival, Black Diggers is presented here by the Brisbane Festival and Queensland Theatre Company, of which Enoch is the artistic director. It's a powerful piece of theatre that was nominated in the recent Helpmann Awards for Best New Australian Work.
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