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17-Apr-2013 10:45 AM
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BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE - BLAK
Bangarra Dance Theatre is back at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 18 to 27 July with
their brand new emotionally powerful and physically dynamic production Blak.
Bangarra Dance Theatre is back at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 18 to 27 July with
their brand new emotionally powerful and physically dynamic production Blak.
Following on from its World Premiere season at Arts Centre Melbourne and seasons in Wollongong, Sydney and
Canberra, Blak will arrive on the Playhouse stage, QPAC exploding with stories about a contemporary clan and
the collision of two worlds.
In Blak, Bangarra’s acclaimed Artistic Director Stephen Page and dancer/choreographer Daniel Riley McKinley
peel back the layers, crossing the worlds of old and new, exposing our universal yearning for spiritual connection.
For the first time, Bangarra’s artist in residence and music composer David Page will collaborate with Paul Mac on
the exciting soundscape for Blak. A songwriter, musician and producer, the multi-ARIA award winning Paul Mac is
one of the country’s leading figures in electronic music.
“I have had such an incredible experience working with this crew. Being able to experiment with sonics, rhythms,
and arrangements out of the straightjacket of pop music has been completely liberating.
“Watching the dancers bring the music to life through Daniel Riley McKinley and Stephen Page's choreography has
taught me so much about dance. I have never written for a contemporary dance company before, so I jumped at the
chance to collaborate and co-write the music for Blak with David Page,” said Mac.
Fourteen dancers will be featured in Blak, including Bangarra’s two newest company members, Queenslander
Nicola Sabatino and Beau Dean Riley Smith, along with guest artist Hunter Page-Lochard.
The son of Stephen Page, Hunter is one of Australia’s young talents to watch, having appeared in previous
Bangarra productions, last year’s acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company production Bloodland and numerous films
including the worldwide hit The Sapphires.
Drawn from the artists’ urban perspectives, Blak tells the stories of contemporary Indigenous Australia in a work of
dance theatre that is physical and edgy. Jacob Nash’s sensational set designs, Luke Ede’s costumes and Matt
Cox’s lighting will combine to bring further depth and mood to Bangarra’s evocative theatrical journey.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Stephen Page, Bangarra Dance Theatre is acclaimed for its performances
throughout Australia and internationally most recently in New York, Mongolia and Vietnam.
Named NSW Australian of the Year in 2008 and NAIDOC Artist of the Year in 2012, Stephen Page has long been
recognised for his phenomenal ability to create milestone productions in the Australian cultural cannon. Continuing
his commitment to the next generation of story-tellers, Page has commissioned Bangarra dancer Daniel Riley
McKinley to create his second choreographic work for the 2013 production Blak.
Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s premier national Indigenous performing arts company. The company has
strived to maintain the cultural integrity and spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tradition, combining it with
contemporary stories, dance and music. Bangarra creates dynamic, moving theatrical experiences and delivers
these experiences to audiences across Australia and around the world.
-endsBangarra Dance Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre Present
Blak
Artistic Director: Stephen Page
Choreography: Stephen Page & Daniel Riley McKinley
Music Composers: David Page & Paul Mac
Set Design: Jacob Nash
Costume Design: Luke Ede
Lighting Design: Matt Cox
When:
Where:
Tickets*:
Bookings:
18 to 27 July 2013
Playhouse, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane
$55.00 to $65.00 Adult, $45.00 Concession**, $25.50 Youth***
qpac.com.au or 136 246
*Ticket price includes GST and Booking Fee. Please note transaction fees may apply
*** Pensioners, Seniors, Full Time Students, Health Care Card Holders
***Under 30 years
To download a high resolution colour image for Blak – click here
To view full biographies on both cast and creatives – click here
For further information, images or interviews please contact:
Local Publicist - QPAC Publicity
Inga Tracey ~ [email protected] or 07 3840 7984 / 0478 406 459
National Publicist - Mollison Communications
Clea Woods ~ [email protected] or 03 9694 5226 / 0417 392 622
Justine Caldwell ~ [email protected] or 03 9694 5234 / 0414 650 617
www.bangarra.com.au
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