悉尼剧院公司推出编剧Jane Harrison创作的新剧《Bennelong》[1]。该剧讲述第一位赴欧洲的土著人Bennelong与现代演员Sebastian的故事[1]，采用元剧场手法，融合喜剧与历史深度[1]。演出将在Wharf 1剧院进行[1]，从7月24日至8月16日上演[1]。
Googoorewon Knox饰演Bennelong，Guy Simon饰演Sebastian Anderson[1]，两位主演表现出色，获得高度评价[1]。该剧探讨黑人男性气质、过去与现在的对话等议题[1]，也是悉尼剧院公司近年来首次首演Harrison的新作品[1]。
Sydney Theatre Company has launched a new theatrical production titled Bennelong, created by playwright Jane Harrison, exploring the remarkable story of Bennelong, the first Indigenous Australian to travel to Europe, and his encounter with a contemporary performer named Sebastian Anderson.[1] The play employs metatheatrical techniques to blend comedy with historical depth while examining themes including Black masculinity and the dialogue between past and present.[1]
The production features performances by Googoorewon Knox in the role of Bennelong and Guy Simon as Sebastian Anderson, both of whom have garnered high critical acclaim.[1] The show runs at Wharf 1 from July 24 to August 16, marking the first time in recent years that Sydney Theatre Company has premiered a new work by Harrison.[1]