Whitefella Yella Tree: Love & Loss in Colonial Australia

From Adelaide, this is your March 13th update.

Waifella Yellowtree is a new play from Griffin Theatre Company and the Adelaide Festival.

It tells the story of a young couple's romance shattered by early colonization in Australia.

The show focuses on two indigenous characters,

Ty and Nettie, whose bond forms through shared stories and energy amid growing threats.

The entire action unfolds in one central meeting spot under a symbolic tree,

its roots hanging overhead.

What starts as live flirtation turns tragic when raids and kidnappings pull the lovers apart.

Nettie's quest to save his sister leads him deeper into the invaders world,

breaking their routine exchanges.

Performers bring charisma and tenderness to the roles,

balancing charm with heartbreak.

Reviewers praise how the play captures deep human connections despite the invasions toll.

It simplifies big themes of trauma and loss into a simple tale of love under pressure.

Staging amps up the intensity with clever lighting and design,

co-directors Declan Green and Amy Soul,

along with designers Mason Brown and Kelsey Lee,

create haunting visuals.

Composer Steve Toulman adds sound that heightens the emotion.

The production runs 90 minutes without a break at Space Theatre from March 12th to 15th,

2026.

Tickets range from 40 to 69 dollars plus fees.

It's a powerful look at survival and love in shattered worlds.

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