Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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Overview
This June, the award-winning Bangarra Dance Theatre is performing three powerful works in one with Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House. Bangarra Dance Theatre — celebrated for its dynamic First Nations storytelling that blends breathtaking dance, music, and design — is taking over the Joan Sutherland Theatre for a limited two-week season from Wednesday, June 3 to Saturday, June 13.
Audiences can expect a triple bill of three powerful contemporary works: Keeping Grounded choreographed by Indjalandji-Dhidhanu and Alyewarre woman Glory Tuohy-Daniell is an exploration of our energetic connection to the earth and ancestral land.
Brown Boys is a groundbreaking dance film by Gamilaroi and Tongan man, Daniel Mateo and Cass Mortimer Eipper that delves into the experiences of young Indigenous men, exploring identity, belonging, and cultural connection.
The program ends with Sheoak, choreographed by Mirning woman and Bangarra's Artistic Director Frances Rings, with haunting music by Munaldjali and Nunukul man and renowned composer David Page. It explores themes of resilience, connection to country, and cultural identity, and draws inspiration from the sheoak tree, a powerful symbol of strength in First Nations culture.
In this triple bill, the concept of shelter is reimagined as a sacred, transformative space: a haven of protection, connection, and the sharing of stories across generations. Each work is rooted in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and culture, reminding us of the enduring connections between people, land, and spirit. Experience three poignant performances in one with Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House this June.
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