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Meet Midshipman Harry Brewer, played by Mark Overall. A troubled man, Harry is in a relationship with Duckling which brings him some comfort but he still has to battle his demons…
Mark is also playing John Arscott, a convict whose escape attempts don’t … READ MORE...
Meet Dabby Bryant, played by Anna Rolfe. A bold, no-nonsense, practical female convict, Dabby has found a friend (or someone to boss around at least) in Mary – but this doesn’t stop her dreaming of returning to her beloved Devon.
Anna is … READ MORE...
Once just props for a play within a play and now with personalities of their very own. Dabby’s chickens have recently joined the Our Country’s Good Cast!
Our Country’s Good runs … READ MORE...
Meet Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark, played by Warren Lustig. Eager to prove himself to his superior officers, Ralph agrees to take on the task of directing a production of The Recruiting Officer starring the convicts.
But far from home and his beloved wife Betsey Alicia, and in … READ MORE...
Meet Mary Brenham, played by Jess Taylor. The quietest and most shy of the female convicts, Mary is sometimes overshadowed by her confident best friend Dabby. But will being given the lead female role in Lieutenant Clark’s play help Mary … READ MORE...
Meet Caesar, played by Gideon Benari. Caesar’s non-British background (he’s from Madagascar) sets him apart from the other convicts, but he knows he can always turn to his ancestors for guidance.
Gideon will also be playing Lieutenant George Johnston, who supports the play … READ MORE...
Meet Robert Sideway, played by Clare Janew. Once a master pickpocket (or so he says) on the mean streets of London, Sideway is at a bit of a loose end in the colony – until he seizes on the opportunity to fulfil his … READ MORE...
Meet Major Robbie Ross – played by Alice Gill-Carey. A man filled with rage and never afraid to take this out on those around him, Ross strikes fear in the hearts of the convicts with his aggressive approach to keeping the colony … READ MORE...
Meet Duckling Smith, played by Libby Curley! Duckling lives with Midshipman Harry Brewer and enjoys the privileges of her slightly elevated position in comparison to her fellow convicts. But at the same time she has to cope with Harry keeping a close eye on her … READ MORE...
Meet Governor Arthur Phillip, played by Steve Chapman. He thought his military career was over and was ready for a quiet retirement, but now he finds himself in charge of a penal colony in far flung New South Wales. Faced with unruly … READ MORE...
Liz Morden – played by Emily Hill – is a fierce female convict who’s had an extremely tough life and isn’t afraid to take it out on those around her. A force to be reckoned with, can Liz escape the blame that always seems to … READ MORE...