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y separately published work icon Kinship single work   drama   Indigenous story  
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Kinship
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'Kinship opens with Brolga (Gudurrku), a creation story inspired by the totemic systems in the Australian Aboriginal culture where every individual is assigned a creature totem related to their clan. The brolga is just one of many animal, plant or natural element totems that are landed down from generation to generation. The second work in the Kinship program is ID. This work investigates being Aboriginal in the 21 st century, asking important questions about identity. In a series of dramatic and sometimes humorous observations, this dance contemplates human nature in modern society where skin colour can drive perceptions and impact behaviours . The work also celebrates the resilience of Australian Aboriginal culture as it is expressed in both traditional and contemporary forms. ' (Source: Bangarra Dance Theatre website)

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Teachers' notes via Bangarra Dance Company's website.

Production Details

  • First performed in

    Premiered in 2013 at Geelong Performing Arts Centre and Tasmania (2013); International tour Netherlands (2014); Regional tour Adelaide, Northern Territory and Northern Queensland (2014) and Regional tour Northern Queensland and New South Wales (2015) 

    Brolga Credits

    Choreography: Stephen Page

    Music: David Page & Steve Francis

    Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin

    Nesting Kulum Design: Peter England

    Original Lighting Design: Joe Mercurio

    Original Set Design: John Matkovic, Stephen Page

    Cultural Advisors: Djakapurra Munyarryun & Kathy Balngayngu Marika

    ID Credits

    Choreography: Stephen Page

    Music: David Page

    Set Design: Jacob Nash

    Lighting Design: Matt Cox

    Costume Design: Emma Howell

    Cultural Advisors: Djakapurra Munyarryun & Kathy Balngayngu Marika

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Works about this Work

No Space for Indigenous Work on Main Stage Matthew Westwood , 2016 single work
— Appears in: The Australian , 1 September 2016; (p. 15)
No Space for Indigenous Work on Main Stage Matthew Westwood , 2016 single work
— Appears in: The Australian , 1 September 2016; (p. 15)
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