Lily
Shearer, Indigenous performance broker at Performance Space, said the two
nights of works were an exciting introduction of indigenous artists to the
community. “The theme reflects the belief that contemporary dreaming, what
we’re feeling now and how we are living, is just as important to indigenous
people as traditional dreaming,” said Shearer.
Choreographed
by Vicki Van Hout, the opening night on Friday 22 June will feature a ‘Welcome
to country’ contemporary song piece and the gracious and hilarious swipes at
everyday society by the female comedy duo Bigitbri.
Uncle Greg
Simms will showcase his wisdom in wood carving, calling on the intelligence of
his La Perouse elders while Will Jarrett, also known as Wire MC, will
collaborate with Redfern based painter Adam Hill and his sister Tammy for a hip
hop theatre production that shakes the consensus-fluff about land, culture and
people.
The two
nights will also feature the Black Seed dancers, cooking performances by
catering group Yaama Dhinawan and a host of short and savvy films. Two in
particular to watch out for are Sonja Brindle’s Redfern, Aborigine, Me which looks at modern day life on the Block,
and Billy Mcpherson’s Pullin Around,
a refreshing reminder of the rich possibilities in indigenous relationships.
Ngalaringi
Nangami Dyaralanng is on Friday 22 June and Saturday 23 June from 8pm at the
Performance Space in the CarriageWorks
building. Tickets are $15 per night.
If you are
an indigenous performer and thinking about going on tour, check out Shearer’s
hosting of the Which Way Winter Festival on Thursday 21 June. Participants will be educated about how to
plan for and go on tour around the country with musicians Emma Donovan and
Radical Son in attendance. Tickets are also $15.
Photo: Natalie
Carroll Caption: Will (aka Wire MC) and Tammie Jarrett on stage with painting by
Adam Hill
Source:
South Sydney Herald June 2007 www.southsydneyherald.com.au/