Andrew Bovell adapted The Secret River based on Kate Grenville’s bestselling novel that explored a forgotten and little discussed part of Australian history.
Set at the start of the 19thCentury, William Thornhill played by the wonderful NATHANIEL DEAN, never owned anything in his life and was desperate to take the own his own piece of land.
Thornhill spots 100 acres of land running along the Hawkesbury River, where he persuades his wife to settle down and they encounter the Dharug family who already live there.
Dean gives a brilliant physical performance as a nervy William Thornhill – a misguided, desperate but decent man who believes in his newfound entitlement after being pardoned.
