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'Inspired by two diverse Indigenous cultures, 2007 sees the company premiere its dynamic new work – True Stories.'

'Emeret Lu (“Very Old Things”) – the passion and energy of the traditional people of the Torres Strait Islands. Choreographer Elma Kris explores her peoples’ love of the land, the sea and their unique culture with an exuberance handed down from generation to generation.'

'In the 1950’s a series of atomic explosions were conducted on Maralinga, Tjarutja traditional lands. The code name of the test site was X300. Frances Rings’ new work powerfully and spectacularly explores a landscape assumed vacant but which in reality became a contaminated desert which poisoned the people. Rings’ work is known for its theatricality and inventiveness.'

Teaching Resources

Teaching Resources

This work has teaching resources.

Teachers' notes via Bangarra Dance Theatre's website.

Production Details

  • Premiered in 2007 at Arts Centre Melbourne.

    Toured:

    2007 National Tour – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong.

    2009 Regional Tour – New South Wales & Western Australia

    2009 International Tour - Hungary, Austria, Germany

    Choreographer: Emeret Lu by Elma Kris, X300 by Frances Rings

    Music: Emeret Lu by Steve Francis, X300 by David Page

    Set Design: Genevieve Dugard

    Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin

    Lighting Design: Glenn Hughes

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