of earth & sky
Showing on: 28 March - 1 April
Banagarra Dance Theatre
Spectacular. Original. Evocative. Don’t miss these two works inspired by old and new stories in this theatrical fusion of dance and visual arts.
Commissioned by Bangarra’s Artistic Director, Stephen Page, of earth & sky features the work of celebrated choreographer Frances Rings and the talented Daniel Riley McKinley.
Artefact, by Frances Rings, is inspired by the dynamic between ‘man and object’. It honours Indigenous symbols of ancient and modern rituals that hold great spiritual meaning and connection to place.
Riley by Daniel Riley McKinley, explores the cultural resilience of Indigenous Australians. It is a celebration of the life of Aboriginal photographer and film maker, the late Michael Riley, and his internationally acclaimed cloud photographs.
At the heart of Bangarra’s work is the inimitable soundscape and musical creativity of David Page, one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal contemporary composers.
Cast: Sidney Saltner, Elma Kris, Yolande Brown, Patrick Thaiday, Deborah Brown, Jhuny-Boy Borja, Waagenga Blanco, Tara Gower, Leonard Mickelo, Daniel Riley McKinley, Jasmin Sheppard, Ella Havelka, Tara Robertson, Travis De Vries and Kaine Sultan-Babij
Artistic Director: Stephen Page
Choreographers: Frances Rings, Daniel Riley McKinley
Cultural Advisors: Kathy Balngnaynu Marika, Michael Riley Foundation
Rehearsal Director: Catherine Goss
Composer: David Page
Set Designer: Jacob Nash
Costume Designer: Gabriela Tylesova
Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper
Associate Lighting Designer: Matt Cox
Artefact AV Designer: Declan McMonagle
Produced by: Bangarra Dance Theatre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that of earth & sky contains images and voices of people who are deceased.
Photography by Jason Capobianco, featuring Leonard Mickelo.
Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes including interval
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