Past Event

20 — 23 Sep

Tracker

Brisbane Festival and Brisbane Powerhouse Present

Tracker
Tracker

Culturally rich and ambitiously original.

World Premiere Season

By Australian Dance Theatre in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

Wiradjuri choreographer and Australian Dance Theatre Artistic Director, 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, co-writer and co-dramaturge, Amy Sole and an all-First Nations cast. 

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


Price

$35 - $45

Times

20 - 23 Sep
Wed - Sat: 7.30pm
AUSLAN interpreted performance is Friday 22 Sep 7.30pm

Duration

60 mins (no interval)

Where

Brisbane Powerhouse ›
119 Lamington St,
New Farm QLD 4005

Venue info

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Assistive listening systems available

Auslan interpreted events

Important Info

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patrons are advised this production contains the names of people that are deceased.

This production contains adult themes, coarse language, and the use of smoke, haze and sound pressure effects (loud noises). This production has a lockout.

Recommended for ages 13+

Patrons who require the assistive listening system, please call Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office on 3358 8600.

We understand the themes in this work may be triggering for some people. If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help:
13YARN: 13 92 76
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline: 13 11 14

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“The genius of Tracker is that it pulls no punches, but it does so through art. Poetry, music and dance can be powerful weapons, and this company wields them well.”

LIMELIGHT, Jansson J. Antmann

“…it is almost impossible to leave Tracker without feeling deeply moved.”

The Saturday Paper

I have been attending and reviewing performances by the Australian Dance Theatre since the Leigh Warren days, but I have never witnessed anything as powerful as this before.

Ray Smith, Broadway World


#Artists

Daniel Riley

Daniel Riley

Daniel, a Wiradjuri choreographer and dancer, is the Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre. He has danced for renowned dance companies and served in leadership roles at ILBIJERRI Theatre Company.

Rachael Maza AM

Rachael Maza AM

Rachael Maza has been Artistic Director of ILBIJERRI Theatre Company since 2009 and sits on multiple advisory panels.


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How to get there

Brisbane Powerhouse ›
119 Lamington St,
New Farm QLD 4005

Getting there

Brisbane Festival expresses deep respect to and acknowledges the First People of this Country.