Observed by a lone, mystified aboriginal Australian, the first convict ship arrives in Botany Bay, 1788, crammed with England's outcasts. Colony discipline in this vast and alien land is brutal. Three proposed public hangings incite an argument: how best to keep the criminals in line, the noose or a more civilised form of entertainment? The ambitious Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark steps forward with a play. But as the mostly illiterate cast rehearses, and a sense of common purpose begins to take hold, the young officer's transformation is as marked and poignant as that of his prisoners. This is a print of the National Theatre 2015 production poster for Our Country's Good. The bookshop has collaborated with the Archive team to bring you an exclusive collection of custom prints taken from original National Theatre artworks. Print sizes Please note all prints on paper have a white border, surrounding the image. Our prints are printed on demand and are therefore ineligible for refunds. As each print is hand made to order, there may be slight variations in size. Click here for our print size guide
