Buthalangi and Munya’s story.
A mother and daughter’s journey back.
Written and Directed by Leah Purcell.
Based on the books written by Dr Ruth Hegarty Is That You, Ruthie? (first published by the University of Queensland Press in 1999) and Buthalangi: A Maranoa Woman (published by Dr Ruth Hegarty in 2022).
Is That You, Ruthie? is a poignant exploration of a mother and daughter’s enduring connection; a deeply moving play that delves into the complex aftermath of a government removal policy that separated a mother (Ruby) and daughter (Ruthie) from 1930 to 1957, leaving scars that could never fully heal.