The Visitors: in Conversation

THE VISITORS: IN CONVERSATION with Wesley Enoch and Jane Harrison

Hear from Muruwari writer Jane Harrison and Quandamooka writer and director Wesley Enoch, as they discuss The Visitors – which will soon hit the shelves as novel, and the stage in a new production as part of Sydney Opera House’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Hosted by Bundjalung and Kullilli journalist and broadcaster Daniel Browning.

Join us at The Wharf for a lively discussion on this award-winning text and learn more about Jane and Wesley’s 30-year long relationship as creative collaborators.

Wed 6 Sep
Wharf 2 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company

Doors open: 6pm
In Conversation event: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Book signing at The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf following the event.

Free event – bookings essential.

Presented by Harper Collins, Sydney Theatre Company, and Moogahlin Performing Arts.

ABOUT THE VISITORS

The Visitors is an audacious, funny, gritty and powerful re-imagining of a crucial moment in Australia's history, told from a First Nations perspective. 

In January 1788, seven Aboriginal clan leaders gather on the harbour. Several newly arrived ships have been sighted in the bay, and the leaders meet to discuss their response to these visitors. 

All day, they talk, argue, debate. Where are the visitors from? What do they want? Might they just return to where they came from? Should they be welcomed? Or should they be made to leave? 

The decision must be unanimous – and will have far-reaching implications for all. Throughout the day, the weather is strange, with mammatus clouds, unbearable heat and a pending thunderstorm ... Somewhere, trouble is brewing.