Rhoda Roberts Rhoda Roberts i(A108653 works by) (a.k.a. Rhoda Ann Roberts)
Born: Established: 1959 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal Bundjalung ; Aboriginal
(Storyteller) assertion
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1 1 My Cousin Frank Rhoda Roberts , Kirk Page (director), 2024 single work drama My Cousin Frank is the story of Rhoda's [Roberts] first cousin Frank, a Widjabul Wia-bal and Githabul man from the self-managed Aboriginal settlement Cubawee, and the irrepressible Roberts family of Lismore.' (Koori Mail : June 5, 2024)
1 1 Natives Go Wild Rhoda Roberts , 2019 single work musical theatre

'Join this travelling spectacle for just a night, and allow our global First Peoples to delight and disturb with tales and talents you won’t soon forget. From the Aboriginal Cannibal Boomerang Throwers and the great Wizard of the High Wire, to the exotic Fijian Mermaid… this is the story of the First circus performers.

'From specimens to stars, discover the power, resilience and strength of our First Peoples told with provocative political humour, searing irony and stinging social commentary. And, of course, all the striking burlesque, vaudeville and spectacular entertainment you know and love.

'Be amazed by the savage ringmaster, the powerful song woman and more. 

'Step under the big top as we discover this circus with bite!' (Production summary)

1 Sisters and Secrets Rhoda Roberts , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 3-4 January 2015; (p. 8-9)

— Review of Radiance Louis Nowra , 1993 single work drama
'Rhoda Roberts looks back on the play that revolutionised indigenous theatre in Australia.'
1 3 Yarrabah! The Musical Lyndon Terracini , Yarrabah Community , Rhoda Roberts (director), 2012 single work musical theatre

'Opera Australia and the Yarrabah Indigenous Community of Far North Queensland join forces for this world premiere musical. Directed by Rhoda Roberts, this innovative production tells the stories and history of Yarrabah through spoken word, dance and song, performed with a live band and featuring an original score by Shenzo Gregorio, with choreography by Marilyn Miller. Featuring many of the young people and elders of the Yarrabah Community, alongside artists Casey Donovan, Troy Brady and Nick Backstrom, 'YARRABAH! The Musical' is both striking and extraordinary.


'Yarrabah! The Musical' is over two years in the making, brought about by ongoing conversations between Opera Australia's Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini and the people of Yarrabah. It is part of Opera Australia's ongoing commitment to telling a broad range of Australian stories, building them from the grass roots and making genuine connections with communities.


The production takes place in Bishop Malcolm Park at the end of August [2012] with audiences sitting out on the grass surrounded by Yarrabah's natural beauty. There are two performances, the first of which is closed for the community. The final evening performance will be a public performance and a true celebration of the enduring culture of Yarrabah itself.' (Source : http://www.opera-australia.org.au/whatson/community/yarrabah)

1 Honouring Dr Jimmy Little AO Rhoda Roberts , 2012 single work correspondence
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 11 April no. 259 2012; (p. 34)
1 Travellin' On- Archie Roach Rhoda Roberts , 2011 single work column interview
— Appears in: Deadly Vibe Magazine , 7 June 2011;
Archie Roach awarded one of the most prestigious art prizes in the country, the Red Ochre Award which recognises outstanding contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts.
1 Galarrwuy Yunupingu : Has Long Held a Vision for Garma Rhoda Roberts , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 22 July vol. 9 no. 206 2010; (p. 12)
1 Arts and Culture Can Empower Our Future Rhoda Roberts , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 20 May no. 451 2009; (p. 21)
1 Rhoda Roberts : Indigenous Cultural Advisor, SOCOG Rhoda Roberts , 2001 single work life story
— Appears in: Indigenous Australia : Standing Strong 2001; (p. 18-21)
1 1 y separately published work icon Stories of the Bundjalung Rhoda Roberts , Artarmon : ABC Books , 1993 Z1604033 1993 selected work short story Indigenous story
1 Rhoda Ann Roberts Rhoda Roberts , Roberta Sykes (interviewer), 1993 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Murawina : Australian Women of High Achievement 1993; (p. 63-67)
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