The Trial of Jemmy Button
T0180424948
It was the year 1830 when a young aboriginal from Tierra del Fuego was abducted and brought to England. As he was exchanged for a large pearl button, he was given the name of Jemmy Button. He was spared from being exhibited in a human zoo, as was the custom of the time; instead, he was sent to school to be indoctrinated in all aspects of English culture and the Christian religion. After some time, he was put on a boat and returned to his land - the famous voyage of the Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board - in the hope that he would spread "civilization" among the members of his community.
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Production details
The Trial of Jemmy Button explores these issues as part of the cycle of plays created for Theatre for Identity.
