The Dreaming

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Event The Dreaming
Venue The Marlowe Theatre (1984-2009), Canterbury, England
Umbrella Event Bangarra Dance Theatre UK Tour 1999
First Date 2 July 1999
Opening Date 2 July 1999
Last Date 3 July 1999
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A 'best of' production incorporating dance pieces from a number of former Bangarra productions. "The Dreaming is a composite performance showcasing the 'best of Bangarra' productions. Steeped in the cultural heritage of Aboriginal people The Dreaming combines ancient myth with electrifying movement and music from the contemporary urban world. A work of raw and powerful beauty, The Dreaming journeys across Australia's sweeping landscapes and waters resonating with the spirit of the country and its people".
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Indigenous
Dance Theatre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Subjects Indigenous Australia
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Stephen Page Choreographer
David Page Composer
Jennifer Irwin Costume Designer
Djakapurra Munyarryun Creative Director
Victor Bramich Dancer
Lea Francis Dancer
Elma Kris Dancer
Gary Lang Dancer
Peggy Misi Dancer
Djakapurra Munyarryun Dancer
Frances Rings Dancer
Desley Roberts Dancer
Sidney Saltner Dancer
Stephen Page Director
Karen Norris Lighting Designer
Peter England Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information National Library also holds an article from TNT Magazine (United Kingdom). This has not been entered in articles.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Flyer PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Web www.bangarra.com.au
Event Identifier 26216