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Strait Islander traditions and stories producing a
powerful new language which combine the tradi-
tional and the contemporary.
“This electrifying and distinctive style tells
the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples in a modern day dreaming which fuses
the sacred myths and traditions of the past with
the present”, he says.
Meaning ‘to make fire’ in traditional Wir-
adjeri language, Bangarra was formed in 1989.
The company is fuelled by the spirit, energy and
inspiration of stories told through the generations
in dance and song and strives to keep the culture,
values and traditions of Indigenous Australians
alive.
“From these roots, we create theatre that is
artistically innovative, technically outstanding and
Fire invokes
truly exciting to audiences throughout Australia
and the world”, Stephen says.
spirit of the
Fire traces Bangarra’s evolution from its modest
land and its
beginnings to its current status as a respected
dance company around the world. Audiences
people
familiar with Bangarra can relive the magic and
mysticism of the company’s powerful productions
including Page’s Ochres, Fish, Skin, Bush and Cor-
roboree.
a
fter a sell-out tour of Europe and a recent For new audiences it is time to discover the
visit to Arnhem Land to reconnect with spirit and passion that Bangarra conveys through
their heritage, the critically acclaimed its unique theatrical creations which are steeped
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to Brisbane as in the cultural integrity of its ancestors through
part of an historic 20th anniversary Australian contemporary expressions of dance and music.
tour with a retrospective work called Fire. compelling elements of the company’s repertoire Bangarra’s Fire will be performed at the Queen-
In Arnhem Land, company members sat with during its extraordinary 20 year history. Born in sland Performing Arts Centre, South Bank from
elders to absorb the customs, traditions and Brisbane, Page is a descendant of the Nunukul October 7 to 10. Bookings to qtix on 136 246.
stories that will further enrich their performances people and the Munaldjali clan of the Yugambeh
and help keep alive 40,000 years of tradition. tribe from south-east Queensland. Carmel Audsley is a Brisbane journalist
Artistic director Stephen Page has created the Page said that the Sydney-based company and editor of Perform Magazine,
work that will feature the most memorable and focuses its creative spirit on Aboriginal and Torres www.performmagazine.com.au
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