Event |
Bennelong
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Venue |
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Bank, QLD |
First Date |
24 August 2017 |
Last Date |
2 September 2017 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
Woollarawarre Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora, from the Port Jackson area in Sydney. In a tumultuous time of Australia’s history, Bennelong and the Eora Nation transcended “first contact”, leaving us a legacy that is still so tangible in our 21st century. Bennelong highlights the extraordinary curiosity and diplomacy that led an Aboriginal community to survive a clash of cultures.
This brand-new work is Bangarra at its best. In a unique Australian dance language, the company embraces history – celebrating the continuation of life and culture with the power, artistry, passion and phy |
Description Source |
Website |
Primary Genre |
Dance
|
Secondary Genre |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
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Subjects |
Indigenous Australia
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
|
Production Nationality |
Australia
|
Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Web |
Bangarra Dance Theatre website |
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Event Identifier
| 128350 |
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