Where is "Dear Son" being performed?

"Dear Son" is currently being performed at Belvoir Street theatre in Sydney.

Who are some of the Indigenous men featured in "Dear Son"?

The play is based on essays by figures such as Stan Grant, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Joe Williams.

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Q: What is "Dear Son" play about?

"Dear Son" is a theatrical adaptation of essays by prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men discussing fatherhood, trauma, and healing.

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Summary

Play adapts essays by Indigenous men on fatherhood.
Themes of trauma, healing, and breaking cycles explored.
Final scene features actors sharing personal stories.

Indigenous Fathers Share Truths on Stage

"Dear Son" brings to life the essays of thirteen prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, focusing on their experiences with fatherhood. This theatrical adaptation, currently staged at Sydney's Belvoir Street theatre, is born from Thomas Mayo's 2021 collection and premiered last year in Brisbane before seasons in Adelaide.

The production weaves together narratives of trauma, healing, and the deep emotional wellsprings of these men. Actors embody characters discussing societal challenges such as toxic masculinity and government policies that have dehumanized them, drawing strength from their ancestors. These stories are brought to life through vivid performances, with one essay detailing the urgent reality of climate change impacting ancestral burial grounds in the Torres Strait.

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