Bangarra - Of Earth and Sky
A Double Bill of New Works
‘Riley’ from Daniel Riley McKinley and ‘Artefacts’ from Frances Rings.
16 Sep – 18 Sep
Following the extraordinary success of their 20th anniversary tour in 2009, Bangarra Dance Theatre leaps into the next 20 with a stunning new double-bill!
Always innovative and exciting, Bangarra presents two stories inspired by the evolution and diversity of both traditional and contemporary visual art forms.
Rejoining the company is highly regarded choreographer Frances Rings, who first made the move from dancer to creator with the company's Walkabout in 2002. Bangarra is also excited to introduce the new choreographic talents of Daniel Riley McKinley making his debut with this work.
RILEY is a celebration of the life of the late Indigenous photographer Michael Riley and his acclaimed Cloud series. Daniel Riley McKinley, who shares a connection with Michael through blood and land, explores the themes of connectedness to home soil, the invasion of natural forces and the cycle of life, death and spiritual rebirth.
ARTEFACTS is inspired by the history between man and object. It is a moving passage into the world of these much respected but exploited relics. From museum antiquities and kitsch tourist souvenirs through to the ancient tools imbued with symbolism, this work is a powerful insight into the fragmented relationship that exists between them and us.
“Bangarra Dance Theatre is now a mature, distinctive, contemporary dance ensemble with a sophisticated sense of theatricality and a unique repertoire” - The Age
Click here to read an interview with Frances Rings, published in the Illawarra Mercury Weekender, 27 February 2010.
Click here to read the Daily Telegraph's preview piece on the work.
Image 1: Perun Bonser. Photographer: Jason Capobianco
Image 2: Patrick Thaiday. Photo: Jason Capobianco
Choreographers
Frances Rings and Daniel Riley McKinley
Location
IMB Theatre
Pricing
Adult: $54; Conc/Group 10+: $47; Student Rush: $20
Performance Times
General Public:
Thurs 16 - Sat 18 Sep 8pm.
Schools:
Fri 17 Sep 12.30pm. Suitable for students in Years 5 - 12.
Running Time
Approx 1 hr 40 mins (incl interval)
