Pictorial Letter from Arlpwe at Ali Curung

Now in the second consecutive year the exhibition surveys new trends in contemporary Aboriginal art of the Central Desert. The exhibition features paintings from Arplwe, a community run arts centre, featuring Kaiditch (Kaytetye) country in traditional and modern style. Painting presents a significant source of pride, direction and income for the small community of 500 representing four language groups.

‘The Arlpwe Arts Centre has 148 artists involved and is fast becoming world famous for not only its great paintings but unique traditional artefacts which include the famous No7 fighting boomerang. On this visit we will showcase the whole range of traditional artefact being produced and the culture that surrounds them.’ Ian Grieve, Business Manager, Arlpwe Art Centre.

For most of the eight artists this will be their first time outside the Northern Territory visiting a capital city. All involved are excited that this will present a significant opportunity for the development of cultural ties between Ali Curung and the Dandenong Ranges.  

‘Being able to present these works is one thing, but to bring the artists as well  presents  a wonderful opportunity for the communities of Ali Curung and the Dandenong Ranges to interact…. students will  also have a unique opportunity to meet with Central  Desert  artists  and learn about the life in a remote Aboriginal community.’ Ross Farnell, Executive Director, Burrinja.

Renee Long

Michael Veitch presents tales of heroism, strength and humanity from WWII Airmen

Returning for a special encore performance after the popular 2013 premiere, FLAK is a powerful, profound and moving piece of theatre that presents tales heroism that all Australian’s should hear.

Based on his two best-selling books, Flak and Fly, well-known writer and performer Michael Veitch presents Flak - True stories from the men who flew in World War Two. In this powerful one-man show Michael takes on the roles of former airmen, recounting their extraordinary, true and largely untold stories of combat in the air war of 1939-45.

‘Michael Veitch’s Flak is a marvellous monodrama told with the skill of someone who combines the questing of a journalist, the rigour of a historian and the compassion of a very fine actor.' Dr Mark Williams, Adjunct Professor, School of Art, RMIT University

Burrinja Theatre
Saturday 14 November at 2pm

 

Adult $28
Concession $24
Jarmbi $22
Group 6+/ RSL $20
15% Early Bird Discount until Feb 28

Get ready for a witty look at our Nation’s identity.

A Cracker Comedy where an Australia Day committee goes off the rails and celebrations descend into comic chaos. 

A bang-up-to-the-moment barbecue-stopper of a comedy, Australia Day follows a mob of bumbling bureaucratic battlers as they debate the details of the national day.

If you’ve ever had anything to do with a committee, organized a school fete, fundraiser or celebration, you’ll love this comedy of colourful characters who clash at every turn.

Drawing on his own experiences as an Australia Day Ambassador, Jonathan Biggins, pieces together a play full of fearless wit and straight up Aussie humour that is sharply observed.

Set in Coriole, a regional coastal town in South Australia, The Australia Day Shire Committee is deciding how to celebrate Australia Day, in a multi-cultural way. For the Committee Members, the issue of cultural identity is a contentious one. With colourful characters including an ambitious Liberal Mayor, an Australian-born Vietnamese school teacher, a Greens Councillor and a member of the CWA all fighting for their own celebration, it quickly snowballs into a very complex and controversial matter indeed.

Watch as the celebrations disintegrate into predictable chaos with some wonderfully comedic moments. 

Written and directed by acclaimed playwright and Sydney Theatre Company satirist Jonathan Biggins (The Wharf Revue).
Featuring Dennis Coard.

If you want social satire and huge laughs at the expense of, well, just about everyone in our sun-drenched country, Jonathan Biggins' Australia Day is just the ticket. Herald Sun, May 2012

a master of making the personal political and the political personal ...- Andrew Upton
 



Burrinja Theatre
Wednesday 27 May at 8pm

Perfect for Ages 15+
Run Time - 160 Minutes, including 20 Minute Interval

Adult $36
Concession $32
Jarmbi $30
Youth Under 16 / Group 6+ $26