"Namatjira" by Scott Rankin
A Big hART production, created with the Namatjira Family.
Namatjira is a groundbreaking new Australian work by Scott Rankin starring Trevor Jamieson and Derik Lynch, who bring us the deeply moving story of Albert Namatjira, a journey that is at turns deeply compelling and hilarious. The rich watercolours of Namatjira’s story are transformed into a momentous theatrical event.
Utilising Jamieson's elegant physicality, and the music of internationally renowned Genevieve Lacey, this story captures the intense beauty, depth, opportunism, mateship and injustice that has shaped our country. Namatjira is more than a night at the theatre; this is an experience of art, live on stage. Before our eyes, the grandchildren of Albert Namatjira - third generation watercolour artists - assist with the re-telling of his life, filling the stage with a huge landscape drawing of their desert country.
Albert Namatjira's achingly beautiful watercolours introduced the lounge rooms of Australian suburbia to the exquisite beauty of our central desert heartland. In a similar way, this sweeping narrative acts as a window through which we can see ourselves, and our nation, as clearly as the landscapes he gave to us.
“We rose to applaud ‘Namatjira’ without hesitation on opening night, brought to our feet by this generous and enlightening production” The Sydney Morning Herald, 2010
Shuttle Bus Available to WestSide Performing Arts Centre
Are you ready to enjoy a social night of entertainment at WestSide PAC, but aren’t able to drive yourself?
Riverlinks is delighted to be able to support patrons who need assistance to get to our shows with a free shuttle bus service from the Eastbank Centre to the WestSide Performing Arts Centre for our evening session (8pm).
This service is for the benefit of those who would like to attend Riverlinks shows at Mooroopna but have no transport or who are hesitant to drive across the Causeway at night.
Seats are limited so please book your place when you purchase your ticket!
Written & Directed By: Scott Rankin
Set Designer: Genevieve Dugard
Composer & Music Director: Genevieve Lacey
Lighting Designer: Nigel Levings
Costume Designer: Tess Schofield
Sound Designer: Jim Atkins
Creative Producer: Sophia Marinos
Original co-production by Big hART & Company B Belvoir, co-directed by Scott Rankin and Wayne Blair.
Audience Advice: Production contains infrequent mildly strong language.
