From Andrea James (Sunshine Super Girl) comes The Black Woman of Gippsland – a story of Victoria’s dark past that is in dire need of revisiting, told as a thrilling modern mystery that unfolds with beauty, tragedy and rebellion.
A woman is tossed ashore from the sea, bedraggled and lost. A century and a half later, another finds herself diving deep into the truth behind a lingering legend.
Jacinta’s family is driving her up the wall and her academic career is floundering, but amongst the books, something doesn’t feel right about the story history tells. The myths and half-truths that surround the figure of a ‘white woman’ said to have lived among the Gunaikurnai people of Gippsland in the 1840s are so abundant it seems the reality is out of reach. But Jacinta is determined to unearth the truth for herself and her Gunaikurnai family no matter the twists and turns the journey might take her on.
Based on real events and set on Andrea’s grandmother’s country, The Black Woman of Gippsland is a poetic, emotionally rich and clever embracing of First Nations stories that have long been silenced.
Event Details:
Dates: 5 — 31 May 2025
Duration: Not provided
Suitable for: Recommended for ages 14+
Location: Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
Warnings: This production contains occasional coarse language, mature themes and references to and depictions of violence and colonial violence. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this production contains references to Black Deaths in Custody and to deceased persons.
Notes: Audio described, Tactile Tour, Open Captioning, Closed Captioning and Auslan Interpreted shows available.