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    Tracker


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    Wiradjuri director-choreographer Daniel Riley evokes an immensely powerful and personal story of his Great-Great Uncle, Alec “Tracker” Riley.

    Alec, a Wiradjuri Elder and tracker, served the New South Wales Police Force for 40 years, leading numerous high-profile cases. As an Elder of his community he forged a path between the enforced colonial system in which he worked and his Wiradjuri lore. Tracker takes inspiration from his legacy and examines the battles First Nations people have shared for generations.

    Weaving together dance, music and text, Tracker invites the audience into an open and transformative ceremonial space. This remarkable story is brought to life by a team of celebrated First Nations creatives, including award-winning playwright Ursula Yovich, co-director Rachael Maza AM, composers James Henry and Gary Watling, visual artist Jonathan Jones, lighting designer Chloe Ogilvie and an all-First Nations cast.

    Culturally rich and ambitiously original, this multidisciplinary work rethinks how we engage with and experience First Nations storytelling.



    Doors Open from 7:00 PM

    CO-DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
    Daniel Riley (Wiradjuri)

    CO-DIRECTOR
    Rachael Maza AM (Yidinji, Meriam Mer)

    WRITER
    Ursula Yovich (An-Burra)

    SET DESIGNER
    Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi)

    COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER
    James Henry (Yuwaalaraay, Yorta Yorta)

    COMPOSER AND LIVE MUSICIAN
    Gary Watling (Wiradjuri)

    LIGHTING DESIGNER
    Chloë Ogilvie (Yamatji)

    COSTUME DESIGNER
    Ailsa Paterson

    SCENIC ARTIST
    Merindah Funnel (Wiradjuri)

    PERFORMERS
    Rika Hamaguchi (Yawuru)
    Ari Maza-Long (Yidinji, Meriam Mer)
    Daniel Riley (Wiradjuri)
    Kaine Sultan-Babij (Arrente)

    DRAMATURGS
    Amy Sole (Wiradjuri)
    Jennifer Medway

    PROJECT ELDERS
    Aunty Shirley Matthew
    Aunty Ann Cribb

    WIRADJURI LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR
    Aunty Dianne Riley McNaboe

    PRODUCER
    Erin Milne

    PRODUCTION MANAGER
    Simon Greer

    STAGE MANAGER
    Lyndie Li Wan Po

    GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
    Government of South Australia: Department for Premier and Cabinet
    Australia Council for the Arts
    Australian Government: Major Festivals Initiative
    Australian Government: RISE Fund
    Creative Victoria
    Dubbo Regional Council

    SPONSORED BY
    ILBIJERRI Theatre Company
    Bureau of Works
    Arts House
    Besen Family Foundation
    Annamila


    Image © Jonathan VDK


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