Young actor Breythe left Kalgoorlie dreaming of a dazzling career. Now hes found himself starring in a controversial Australia Day ad that pays big, but draws the ire of his mob. Racism is subtle but persistent in an industry where directors request he darken up for authenticity and typecast him as tracker, drinker or thief. Returning home, Breythes just as alienated from country and lore. His cultural capital distances him from furious brother Mateo and activist sister Carina, all of them struggling with regret and responsibility after their fathers death. City of Gold is Meyne Wyatts howl of rage at the injustice, inequality and willful amnesia of this countrys 21st century. The global Black Lives Matter movement and more Deaths in Custody in Australia show not enough has changed. This is still an urgent and necessary play for our times from a vital voice.