Bangarra Dance Theatre will conclude its 25th anniversary celebrations with two events.
The first - a performance entitled "Bangarra celebrates 25 years!" – will take place as part of Corroboree Sydney 2014. A free event presented on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, the evening will be hosted by Deborah Mailman. As well as a showcase of Bangarra’s most acclaimed dance works, the evening will include a short performance by the NSW Public School Aboriginal Dance Company mentored by Bangarra, song stories by Christine Anu from her Stylin Up album and traditional songs by Djakapurra Munyarryun from North East Arnhem Land accompanied by live yidaki. The program kicks off at 6.30pm – this is not a ticketed event but capacity is limited.
The second event is Page 8, a one-man show about Munaldjali and Nunukal man David Page, multi-award winning artist and composer; and Artist-in-Residence at Bangarra. The work was originally performed in 2004. “I’m so excited about bringing Page 8 back to the stage,” comments David Page. “It may be a one-man show but really, it is an intimate performance about my family, and about growing up around the special people who make you who you are today. I can’t wait to meet audiences and invite them into my life and family.” Page 8 is also presented as part of Corroboree Sydney 2014.
Bangarra dancer Elma Kris. Photo: Jason Capobianco.
