Set in the early 1800s, The Secret River explores the conflict between convict William Thornhill and the local Dharug people - whose land he tries to settle on.
The play focuses on the divide that existed between Aboriginal communities and new settlers more than 200 years ago.
"This country has a black history and how they came to be here was through massacres," explained actress Ningali Lawford-Wolf
The Sydney Theatre Company production is based on the novel by Kate Grenville. Director Neil Armfield told SBS the tale of racial divides are, in many ways, still present today.
"That's the contradictory reality that we're still living, that actually all First Nation people are dealing with - that there are two different notions of possession," Mr Armfield said.
Trevor Jamieson, a renowned Aboriginal actor, explained there are vivid similarities between past issues and those bubbling today.
“When you see a lot of the stuff on social media these days, it’s disgusting,” Mr Jamieson said.
"[The play] just has a very strong message.”
The Secret River returns to the stage after a sold out 2013 season.
It received critical acclaim and won six Helpmann awards, which recognise the best in live Australian performances.
Writer Andrew Bovell, who adapted the story for the stage, said the encore is a chance for the play's messages to reach a wider audience.
"I don't think we can understand who we are as a people, unless we understand who we were,” he said.
The Secret River is one of many Australian productions adding an all important element of diversity to the country's arts scene.
Lead Nathaniel Dean explained such plays provide a chance for emerging talent, and stalwarts of the industry, to help share important stories.
"I feel that we as a nation need to start having more conversations about not just indigenous culture but right across," Mr Dean said.
The Secret River opens in Sydney this weekend, before heading to Brisbane then Melbourne.
