Explore Identity and Culture with "Jacky" at Belvoir St Theatre in Surry Hills

The Belvoir St Theatre in Surry Hills will host the award-winning play “Jacky” in the Sydney Festival’s Blak Out program.

This production will run from 16 January to 2 February 2025. “Jacky” tells the story of a young Indigenous man trying to find his place in the city. He’s balancing work, family, and his identity as a queer Aboriginal person in modern Australia.

About the Play

Declan Furber Gillick wrote “Jacky,” first performed at the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2023. The play hit audiences and critics, even receiving nominations for several awards, including Best Production and Best New Writing. Eamon, from Belvoir St Theatre, saw the play in Melbourne and was excited to bring this new generation of Indigenous storytelling to Surry Hills.

Jacky’s Story

Jacky is a clever young man who has figured out city life. He has different jobs, including office work and cultural performances. But things get complicated when his younger brother, Keith, arrives in town. The play examines Jacky’s challenges as he tries to balance his personal life, work, and culture. It shows how he learns to accept himself and find his place.

A Talented Team

The play is directed by Mark Wilson, who has worked on other successful productions like “Bighouse Dreaming.” The cast includes talented actors such as Guy Simon, known for his role in “Holding the Man,” and Mandy McElhinney, who was in “Tiny Beautiful Things.” Danny Howard will also make his first appearance at Belvoir St Theatre in this production.

Published Date 06-Jan-2025