After sold-out sessions in 2022, theatre company NORPA will once again bring Bundjalung stories to the fore with Bundjalung Nghari – Indigenise, theatrical readings of stories, plays, poems and essays penned by Bundjalung writers at Brunswick Picture House from 11–13 August.
Prominent Bundjalung director and curator, Rhoda Roberts AO has commissioned four Bundjalung writers to reflect on their experience of living with occupation.
Indigenous chef and TV host Mark Olive, poet and editor Grace Lucas-Pennington, Koori Mail CEO Naomi Moran, and acclaimed actor and writer Kirk Page have written powerful and compelling short works that will be shared on stage at Brunswick Picture House.
Creative Director First Nations at NORPA, Rhoda Roberts, says ‘Bundjalung Nghari – Indigenise is an opportunity to hear a diverse range of stories across the territories of the Bundjalung Nation. Our four writers bring a little of the unexpected in their written pieces as we uncover hidden secrets, home truths, and even reveal some absurdities. Then there is the story of a flood that destroys and exposes more than the place you call home. We hope you can join us on Arakwal lands at the Brunswick Picture House for the second year of Bundjalung Nghari – Indigenise.
Bundjalung Nghari – Indigenise by NORPA in association with Byron Writers Festival.
Friday 11 August 7pm, Saturday 12, 3pm and 7pm and Sunday 13 3pm. Brunswick Picture House.
Tickets at www.norpa.org.au and www.brunswickpicturehouse.com.
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