Wolf by Circa
Circus & Acrobatics
Arterial
An invigorating and moving performance that celebrates what it means to be First People—the lifeblood of this country.
A moving acrobatic performance linking people, country and culture, where the unseen bonds between the body and the land become beautifully visible.
This award-winning Na Djinang Circus performance explores the ancient connections tying First Nations people together, strong through bloodlines but irreparably damaged through colonisation.
Four performers connect with each other physically and spiritually in a display of breathtaking acrobatics scored by Mpwarnte sound designer Jason Renehan.
Arterial will both excite and move you as the performers celebrate what it means to be First People—the lifeblood of this country. The land its beating heart.
Na Djinang Circus is generously supported by Creative Australia, Creative Victoria, The City of Melbourne, and the Sue Beeton Foundation.
This Project was originally commissioned by the Yirramboi Festival.
"In a world that often seems to be tearing itself apart, Arterial is a reminder of the beauty and power of human connection."
— Brendan Daynes, Dancers Choice
"I was deeply moved by the work of Na Djinang’s Arterial. … The performance for me showcased the new storytellers of our time, the holders, and caretakers of ancestral message."
— Ofa Fanaika, Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane
"The effervescence of Arterial wraps you up in joy, before leaving tear streaks across your cheeks. Our hearts are theirs when all is said and done"
— Stephen A Russell, Timeout
Web banner image: Cecil Martin
Carousel images: Darren Gill, final image Cecil Martin
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| COMPANY BIO | Na Djinang Circus envisions a bold future for Blak circus on unceded Indigenous lands, deeply informed by Indigenous Cultural knowledges and ways of being. Our purpose is to elevate Blak Australian circus nationally and internationally, fostering new practices, works, and futures through research, articulation, and agitation. From the western suburbs of Naarm we create contemporary circus that works to share unique insights with the next generation's Hands & Feet. Our ambition goes beyond creating work—we strive to create holistic cultural processes that shape the future of our work and the circus form. |
| ARTERIAL BY NA DJINANG CIRCUS | Created by: Harley Mann, Dylan Singh, Maggie Church-Kopp, Jada Narkle Performed by: Na Djinang Circus Ensemble Directed by: Harley Mann Outside Eye: Rowan Heydon-White Lighting Design by: Gina Gascoigne Lighting designed Reimagined by: Harrie Hogan Sound Designed by: Jason Renehan Costumes designed by: Emily Barrie Originally Commissioned By: Yirramboi Festival |
Event and ticketing details
Date and time
| Friday 17 July - 7:30pm |
Duration:
Tickets
| Adult: | Premium $45 | A Res $40 |
| Seniors/Pensioners: | Premium $40 | A Res $35 |
| Student/Child: | Premium $40 | A Res $35 |
| MOB Tix: | Premium $15 | A Res $10 |
| Companion card: | Free - with State Government Companion card |
| ***Member Prices***: | |
| Member Special: | Premium $15 | A Res $10 |
| For more info visit: | rpac.com.au/ramp-membership |
Location
Accessibility
Event notes
Suitability:
Suitable for 12+ | Performance contains flashing lights and haze.
Booking fees:
A $6 booking fee applies to transactions made by phone or online.
Box Office hours
Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm, and 1 hour prior to performances.
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