Reviving stories through song | Melbourne Theatre Company

Melbourne Theatre Company acknowledges the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, create and gather. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their Elders past and present, and their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. As a Company we remain committed to the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call for voice, truth and treaty.

Published on 15 April 2025

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The power of music in The Black Woman of Gippsland

Hear from Writer/Director Andrea James and Composer & Sound Designer James Henry on how they translated and revived colonial records into songs for the Gunaikurnai people.
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The Black Woman of Gippsland in rehearsals

Get your first look at The Black Woman of Gippsland starring Zach Blampied, Chenoa Deemal, Brent Watkins, Ursula Yovich and Ian Bliss.
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The Black Woman of Gippsland | Chenoa Deemal interview

Chenoa Deemal discusses why it's integral for First Nations voices to push through the ceiling and why she's drawn to her character's determination and grit.
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Meet Andrea James

Revisit this story about Andrea James, after she was awarded a NEXT STAGE commission for The Black Woman of Gippsland in 2020.