Bennelong

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Event Bennelong
Venue Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT
First Date 3 August 2017
Last Date 5 August 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
Subjects Indigenous Australia
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Stephen Page Artistic Director
Stephen Page Choreographer
Jennifer Irwin Costume Designer
Alana Valentine Dramaturg/e
Nick Schlieper Lighting Designer
Steve Francis Musician
Jacob Nash Set Designer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web Bangarra Dance Theatre website
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Canberra Theatre Centre brochure
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 128349