River of Lives

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Event River of Lives
Venue Maribyrnong River, Maribyrnong, VIC
First Date 7 November 2015
Opening Date 7 November 2015
Last Date 7 November 2015
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In order to understand the ways in which diverse communities engage with the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, River of Lives, a combined arts-research project explores the hidden charms, histories and possibilities of the river as understood by local residents and visitors. Drawing on interviews and photos taken by participants who use the river and it's surrounds. The Research will form the basis for an exhibition to be held at Metro West in September 2015. The research material will also provide the basis for further commissioned artistic responses to be performed, displayed or otherwise sha
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Music
Verbatim Theatre
Immersive
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Penny Baron Artistic Director
Carolyn Hanna Artistic Director
Wang Zheng-Ting Musician Sheng player
Michael Havir Sound Artist
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 168754
Dataset AusStage