Nerrpu Dhawu Rrurrambuwuy
The Story of George Rrurrambu
NERRPU is a sensational piece of Indigenous Theatre that takes
the audience to the heart of Aboriginal (Yolgnu) life in Australia's
Northern Territory.
This compelling, multilingual story chronicles the life of a famous
Indigenous Australian. He exposes a hidden history of northern Australia
and confronts the issues and aspirations of Aboriginal communities
while revealing some of the rich cosmology of his people.
George Rrurrambu is a legend to many Australians, black and white
from his time as lead singer of the Warumpi Band.
Rrurrambu is a thoroughly engaging storyteller who demonstrates
the mastery of Yolngu dance and song with the haunting authenticity
of his tribal upbringing. He brings to the stage a living tradition
of dance that beats with the heart and soul of ancient Australia.
A flowing backdrop of multi-media imagery brings the spectacular
scenery of Arnhem Land and the stunning ceremonial dance of the
Burrarrwanga Gumatj clan to the stage.
NERRPU reveals a powerful story of resistance by Rrurrambu's forefathers
as they repel a landing party from the first Dutch vessel to reach
the shores of Arnhem Land. This story matches a documented clash
between Dutch explorers and Arnhem Land Aborigines at Blue Mud Bay
in 1623 and brings to life a hidden part of Australia's pre-colonial
history in graphic detail drawn from Yolngu legend.
Date: 18 - 20 Aug
Time: 8pm
Venue: Studio Theatre, Darwin Entertainment Centre
Price:$32/$25conc/$15 schools
Bookings: 8980 3333 or online
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