Dancer Waangenga Blanco. Photo by Edward Mulvihill
BANGARRA | Our Land People Stories
Opening Season extended
In 2016, Bangarra brings you a remarkable triple bill. OUR Land People Stories is a new contemporary dance work showcasing the endless choreographic talents of the company and the infinite stories of Australia’s cultural heritage.
In NyapanyapaArtistic Director Stephen Page tells the story of internationally acclaimed visual artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu from North East Arnhem Land. This piece draws inspiration from her incredible life story and paintings. Jasmin Sheppard’s Macq (first performed in 2013 during Dance Clan 3) is brought to the main stage, exploring the 1816 March of Macquarie – a historical chapter that decimated Sydney’s Aboriginal community. Daniel Riley and Beau Dean Riley Smith create Miyagan , a poignant dance story mapping their cultural heritage in a discovery of their family background on Wiradjuri country in New South Wales.
The dancers’ artistry, athleticism and authenticity drive the company’s reputation as one of Australia’s most loved ensembles. Join them in 2016 as they pass their message stick on to you.
The 2016 national tour of OUR Land People Stories is dedicated to the late David Page.
BANGARRA | Our Land People Stories
17 June – 9 July 2016 Sydney Opera House > Book Now 20 – 23 July 2016 State Theatre Centre of Western Australia > Book Now 28 – 30 July 2016 Canberra Theatre Centre > Book Now 12 – 20 Aug 2016 QPAC > Book Now 1 – 10 Sept 2016 Arts Centre Melbourne > Book Now
Bangarra dance ensemble in 'Macq'. Photo by Jhuny Boy-Borja NYAPANYAPA (2016) Choreography: Stephen Page Music: Steve Francis Set Design: Jacob Nash Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin Lighting Design: Matt Cox MACQ (2013) Choreography: Jasmin Sheppard Music: David Page Set Design: Jacob Nash Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin Lighting Design: Matt Cox Cultural Consultant: Frances Bodkin MIYAGAN (2016) Choreography: Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel Riley Music: Paul Mac Set Design: Jacob Nash Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin Lighting Design: Matt Cox Cultural Consultant: Diane McNaboe, Lynette Riley
Leading First Nations choreographer Peta Strachan brings her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan to the Sydney Opera House for the world premiere of Garrigarrang Badu as part of Sydney Festival 2026. Meaning “saltwater / freshwater” in the Dharug language, the work...
