Photo credit: Kate Longley
Bangarra Dance Theatre announces the world premiere of Frances Rings’ latest work, Yuldea, in her inaugural season as Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director. Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the story of the Anangu people of the Great Victorian Desert.
Brought to life with costumes from multi-award-winning Jennifer Irwin and lighting by Karen Norris, Yuldea features original music composed by David Page Music Fellow, Leon Rodgers, a descendant of the Worimi nation in NSW. And in an exciting new creative collaboration, will feature songs from multi-award-winning duo Electric Fields.
Frances Rings’ first work as Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre is a deeply personal ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage, inspired by her family’s connection to the area. Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the story of the Aṉangu people of the Great Victorian Desert.
Yuldea explores the abrupt moment that traditional life collided with the industrial ambition of a growing nation in South Australia’s Yuldea (Ooldea). In Yuldea, the ancient water soak, Yooldil Kapi connected important trading routes and dreaming stories that crossed through the site for thousands of years.
Yooldil Kapi was instrumental in the construction of the Trans-Australian railway extending across the Nullarbor, joining the east coast to the west coast. As a result of the industrial pressures placed on the permanent waterhole, in 1917, the water ran dry.
Now memories lay scattered, along with the Aṉangu people, who are displaced from their home. Remnants of colonial progress, swallowed by sand. But the Aṉangu endure, determined to keep strong the knowledge systems of land and sky, honouring the eternal bonds of kinship between people and place.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. This production contains political and social themes, including aspects and depictions related to traumatic events suffered by First Nations Peoples. This production uses theatrical haze, smoke and triggering lights.
Watch the trailer:
Show Times:
- Thursday 10 August 2023 | 12:30pm (SOLD OUT), 7:30pm
- Friday 11 August 2023 | 7:30pm
- Saturday 12 August 2023 | 2pm, 7:30pm
Tickets:
Pricing starts at $45.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Festival Centre website
What: Yuldea
When: Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 August 2023 (see times above)
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre | 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
Who: Ages 12 and up
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Image Source: supplied (credit: Kate Longley)
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