由获奖剧作家Jane Harrison创作的舞台剧《Bennelong in London》正在悉尼剧院公司上演，该作品通过演员Sebastian Anderson在排练扮演历史人物Woollarawarre Bennelong时召唤其灵魂的设定，探讨原住民身份认同、历史记忆与文化权威等深层议题[1]。舞台剧以过去与现在的对话为核心，质疑历史如何被记录、表现和解读[1]。
Bennelong曾在1792年前往英国，作为原住民"大使"生活数年，1795年返回[1]。导演Ian Michael确保制作保持自信的节奏，在幽默与反思之间寻求平衡[1]。舞台装置采用本土Lomandra草和Gymea百合花，象征文化的恢复力与持久存在[1]。该剧将在悉尼剧院公司上演至8月16日[1]。
Award-winning playwright Jane Harrison has created a thought-provoking theatrical work that explores Indigenous identity and historical representation. [1] The play, performed by the Sydney Theatre Company, centers on actor Sebastian Anderson who, while rehearsing the role of the historical figure Woollarawarre Bennelong, summons the spirit of the man himself. [1] Through dialogue between past and present, the production interrogates how history is recorded, performed, and interpreted, prompting audiences to reconsider their understanding of historical narratives. [1]
The production employs deliberate staging choices to reinforce its thematic concerns. Native Lomandra grass and Gymea lilies serve as set elements, symbolizing the resilience and enduring presence of Indigenous culture. [1] Director Ian Michael maintains a confident pace throughout the work, carefully balancing moments of humor with reflective passages. [1] The play draws on the historical journey of Bennelong, who traveled to England in 1792 as an Indigenous "ambassador" and lived there for several years before returning in 1795. [1]
The Sydney Theatre Company presents Bennelong in London through August 16. [1]
