Mathinna

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Event Mathinna
Venue Drum Theatre, Dandenong, VIC
First Date 27 November 2010
Last Date 27 November 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A girl's journey between two worlds. Born on Flinders Island Tasmania in 1835 young Mary was adopted into the household of the governor Sir John and Lady Franklin and renamed Mathinna. Later Mathinna was sent to the Queen's Orphan School in Hobart and ultimately rejoined the last remaining of her people at a settlement in Oyster Cove. Contemporary dance piece.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Contemporary
Dance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Subjects Indigenous Australia
Indigenous People
Stolen Generation
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Stephen Page Choreographer
David Page Composer
Jennifer Irwin Costume Designer
Yolande Brown Dancer
Elma Kris Dancer
Sidney Saltner Dancer
Patrick Thaiday Dancer
Damien Cooper Lighting Designer
Peter England Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2010 Tour Programme
Web http://www.bangarra.com.au
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 84302