The Dreamers (play)

The Dreamers is a play written by Jack Davis. The play is set in Western Australia.[1] The story takes place over a period of six months in the home of the Wallitch family. It was first performed on 2 February 1982 by the Swan River Stage Company at the Dolphin Theatre, Perth.[1] Although first performed in 1982, the play is contemporary and can be understood in a current context. The play continues to be restaged by a range of companies, particularly companies with an indigenous focus.[2]

The play maintains an elegiac tone throughout for a tribal past, for a people one physically and spiritually in harmony with their world.

Jack Davis wrote this play to influence public opinion and bring about improvement in the Aboriginal situation.[3]

Characterisation

The play features the following characters:

Plot synopsis

It is basically a play about how Aboriginal family (Wallitches) go through everyday life.

References

  1. 1 2 "The Dreamers (play extract)". Australian Plays. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  2. Ryan, Simon; Ryan, Delyse. "The Dreamers". Australian Catholic University. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. Hallett, Bryce. "Dreamers open our eyes to a harsh reality". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
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