Malthouse Theatre presents a Big hART production:
N A M A T J I R A
Created with the Namatjira Family
Merlyn Theatre Aug 10 - 28
In 2010, Belvoir and Big hART transformed the rich watercolours of Namatjira's story into a joyous theatrical event bringing audiences to their feet night after night. The Malthouse Theatre shares this unique production with Melbourne in 2011.
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With the inimitable Trevor Jamieson as Albert Namatjira, this energetic celebration of a life fully lived features third-generation artists from Namatjira's Hermannsburg community creating expansive drawings across the Merlyn stage live before our eyes accompanied by an original score by Genevieve Lacey.
Written & Directed by Scott Rankin
With Trevor Jamieson & Derik Lynch
Composer Genevieve Lacey
Set Designer Genevieve Dugard
Lighting Designer Nigel Levings
Costume Designer Tess Schofield
Sound Designer Jim Atkins
Creative Producer Sophia Marinos
Assistant Producer Cecily Hardy
Community Producer Shannon Huber
Also performed by Robert Hannaford, Genevieve Lacey, Kevin Namatjira, Lenie Namatjira, Gloria Pannka, Ivy Pareroultja, Michael Peck, Elton Wirri, Hilary Wirri.
Original co-production of Namatjira by Big hART & Belvoir co-directed by Scott Rankin and Wayne Blair.
For more information and ticket sales visit the MALTHOUSE THEATRE WEBSITE
To watch Namatjira as featured on ABC TV Art Nation CLICK HERE
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Photo by Michael Corridore
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