Orana Arts and Marrugeku present NYUJU
Event description
Orana Arts and Marrugeku present NYUJU
26 May 2024
6.30pm (30 min show)
COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL
Nyuju embodies longing for Country in the central Kimberley, told through the paintings of senior Wangkatjungka artist Nyuju Stumpy Brown which are beautifully reflected in animations by Sohan Ariel Hayes. Created and performed by her great-grandson, dancer and actor Emmanuel James Brown, Nyuju connects dance and Country in a visual feast for the senses.
“An emotional homage to generations of connection between dance, art and Country in the central Kimberley” - Seesaw
TICKETS: $10 adult $5 school aged student or $25 family (2 adults 2 school aged children)
No Refund unless show is cancelled
Please join us after the show for a BBQ, all are welcome, gold coin donation (all proceeds supporting Coonabarabran High School Yr 11 School Formal)
Cultural and Content Warning: With family permission, this performance contains the voices of people who have passed away.
This performance has been made possible with the support of Regional Arts Australia, the Australian Government, NSW Government and the Feilman Foundation. Nyuju was commissioned by Carriageworks, PICA and Centre Culturel Tjibaou Nouméa.
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