No Sugar
by Jack Davis

Name: No Sugar
Brand: Jack Davis
SKU: 9780868191461
Rating: 3.17 (689 reviews)

Highlights

Australian & New Zealand

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its historical content and the important themes it explores regarding Aboriginal welfare and experiences. While some find it informative, others struggle with its readability and the emotional weight of its subject matter. Many acknowledge the depth of the narratives and character developments but express difficulty in engaging with the text as a play rather than a script meant for performance.

Powerful themes of racism and resistanceInsightful portrayal of Aboriginal experiencesEmotionally impactful and thought-provokingDifficult to read and followSome characters lack likabilityNot engaging as a reading experience

Synopsis

Now a classic of Aboriginal drama, No Sugar is the spirited story of the Millimurra family's stand against government 'protection' in 1930s Australia.

'The native must be helped in spite of himself', wrote the Chief Protector A.O.

Neville, with the wisdom of the day.

'The end in view will justify the means.' The play received international acclaim when it represented Australia at the World Theatre Festival in Canada in 1986.