PARTY | PROTEST | REMEMBER

Overview

Party, protest, remember. These three words encapsulate the ethos of Carriageworks' latest multi-arts event, which celebrates the National Black Theatre's 50th anniversary since its founding.

On Saturday, November 12, this free series of events will take over the Carriageworks precinct with live performances, art installations, weaving circles, documentary screenings and music. Each of these inclusions will celebrate First Nations arts and culture.

It all kicks off with PROTEST. At 2pm, Thomas Mayor will lead a citizen's assembly which will primarily focus on discussions, questions and talks about the importance of a First Nations Voice in Parliament House.

Next up is PARTY. The all-ages party begins at 4pm with acclaimed First Nations performing arts shows, drag performances by Nana Miss Koori, Josie Baker and Mariah Kenny as well as live music from Nadeena Dixon and Izzy + Monks. After that, DJs come in to keep the party going till late.

The Redfern Story, Film Still.

And lastly, for REMEMBER, Darlene Johnson's The Redfern Story documentary will be playing throughout the evening. The documentary revolves around the formation of the National Black Theatre and those behind the efforts. Anna Penrith will also perform a series of monologues during the evening.

Drinks will be in plenty of good form, too, with Aboriginal-owned and led Sobah, non-alcoholic Dhuwa and native cocktails by Archie Rose in the mix.

For more information on these events, and many more taking place on Saturday, November 12, head to the PARTY | PROTEST | REMEMBER website.

Top image: Nana Miss Koori by Jacquie Manning.