Indigenous artists dream together at Performance Space

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/