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Hipbone Sticking Out single work   drama  
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Hipbone Sticking Out
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''Hipbone Sticking Out' spins the globe upside down and sets its teeth rattling to the tune of The Clash, The Stranglers, Britney Spears, sea shanties and traditional songs of the Pilbara in glorious six part harmony. Clothed in hi-viz work wear and set against the backdrop of Murujuga – the world’s largest outdoor rock art gallery - a stellar cast creates a tour de force story beginning in 1602 that places the Pilbara at the centre of world history.

In the town of Roebourne a young man, John Pat, scuffles with police, hits his head on the footpath and is left in a police lockup. He finds himself travelling through time from the beginning, meeting Greco/Roman Gods, tracing the spice routes, the exploration of the Indian Ocean, the paintings of Vermeer, the pop music of 1800’s, the coming of ghost people to Ngarluma country, slavery, pearling, new law, ancient law, and the mining boom of the present. During the performance John Pat’s family hold the truth of this story in their hands as witnesses. Like all Big hART’s pieces it will make you laugh and cry and touch you with its candid authenticity.' (Source: Canberra Theatre Centre website)

Notes

  • 'Hipbone' forms part of the larger Yijala Yala Project which is supported and encouraged by cultural leaders and the creative talent of the community in the Pilbara.

Production Details

  • Presented by Big hART, Centenary of Canberra and Canberra Theatre Centre: The Playhouse 3-6 July 2013

    Writer/Director: Scott Rankin.

    Set Design: Genevieve Dugard.

    Costume: Tess Schofield.

    Musical Director: John Rodgers.

    Sound Design: Jeremy Silver.

    Foley Sound Artist: David Hewitt.

    Choreography:" Yumi Umiumare.

    Lighting Design: Nicholas Higgins.

    Video: Benjamin Ducroz.

    Creative Producer: Debra Myers.

    Associate Producer: Elspeth Blunt.

    Production Manager: Neil Fisher.

    Performance Ensemble: Qynn Beardman, Dudley Billing, Martin Crewes, Cho Cleary, Shareena Clanton, Sheridan Harbridge, David Hewitt, Trevor Jamieson, Maria Lurighi, Lex Marinos, Natalie O’Donnell, Yumi Umiumare, Michael Whalley, with performers from the Roebourne communityincluding Josie Alec, Patrick Churnside, and Allery Sandy.

    Tour Dates for 2014: Amphitheatre, Roebourne Cultural Complex, Roebourne 14 September; Heath Ledger Theatre, Perth 4 October; Playhouse, Arts Centre, Melbourne, Melbourne Festival, 21 October.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Hipbone Sticking Out Review – a Tale of Two Cultures, a Play of Two Halves Vanessa Badham , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 19 October 2014;

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Heart of Darkness Victoria Laurie , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 3 October 2014; (p. 16)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Tragedy Without End Michelle Potter , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 5 July 2013; (p. 9)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Tragedy Gives Rise to Dream Philip O'Brien , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 29 June 2013; (p. 22)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
A Stage for Their Voice Alex Speed , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 29-30 June 2013; (p. 5)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
A Stage for Their Voice Alex Speed , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 29-30 June 2013; (p. 5)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Tragedy Gives Rise to Dream Philip O'Brien , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 29 June 2013; (p. 22)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Tragedy Without End Michelle Potter , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 5 July 2013; (p. 9)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Heart of Darkness Victoria Laurie , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 3 October 2014; (p. 16)

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Hipbone Sticking Out Review – a Tale of Two Cultures, a Play of Two Halves Vanessa Badham , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 19 October 2014;

— Review of Hipbone Sticking Out Scott Rankin , Big hArt , 2013 single work drama
Last amended 9 Dec 2015 12:03:06
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  • Pilbara area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,
  • 1602-2013
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