Meerta: Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden

In 1916, activist James Arden made a stand for the Gunditjmara people against the missionaries and the station manager who controlled their movement. His story is a tale of identity, friendship, repatriation, racism, freedom and fighting for your rights.

Now, David Arden, the renowned co-founder and co-musical director of The Black Arm Band, shares the story of his life, his great-grandfather and the Gunditjmara people in a powerful piece of truth-telling and intimately personal theatre.

This special concert production features performances and animations by past and present students alongside David Arden and his band.