The Dirty Mile
23 February to 16 March 2008
A Dramatised Walking Trail through Indigenous Fitzroy

Come on a walk through Fitzroy’s Indigenous history to experience Indigenous peoples’ strong and continuing historical, cultural and emotional connection to this place - from its Woiwurrung beginnings right up to the here and now. Follow Doug Nicholls to footy training; listen to his sermon; meet our Returned Soldiers, our female WW2 Munitions Workers, Atherton Estate locals before the High-rise, our sporting heroes – the Indigenous Fitzroy residents – in the pubs, organisations, churches and back lanes.

These snapshots of Fitzroy’s Indigenous history celebrate our social, political, cultural and sporting achievements set against the continuing theme of attempted dispersal of Aboriginal people – and our resolve for self determination.

Winner of the 2006 Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature

 

Praise for THE DIRTY MILE:
“… a highly original, informative and absorbing theatrical experience.” ‘The Age’ Review

“Amazing tour through time and place with plenty of humour and zap.” Audience member

“Even better than reading lots of books! History is fun and important.” Audience member

“Ilbijerri is an essential voice in our community that must be heard.” Audience member

 

Devised from a Creative Development by Kylie Belling Gary Foley, and John Harding
Based on an original concept by Lisa Bellear
Director Kylie Belling
Production Designer Darryl Cordell
Cast Bryan Andy, Lionel Austin, Jacob Boehme, Janaya Charles, Joe Clements, LeRoy Parsons, Melodie Reynolds and Stan Yarramunua.