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NORPA’s free outdoor theatre event Flow is on this month 16 & 17 November at Maclean Showground (Yaegl country), and 23 to 25 November at Lismore Quad (Widjabul Wia-bul country).

Flow is a powerful First Nations story, both contemporary and ancient, that creates space for reflection and understanding of our river systems.

‘Flow’ by NORPA. Photo: Kate Holmes

Set on an incredible outdoor stage it’s part music concert, part theatre, and presented in NORPA’s ambitious style.

In addition to the performance of Flow, NORPA invites you to take part in a series of free workshops, talks and activities, taking you deeper into the themes of Flow and encouraging deep listening and learning.

The activities take place prior to the evening performances.

In Maclean, you are invited to join acclaimed Yaegl artist Frances Belle Parkerin an interactive river painting workshop, Connecting to Biirrinba.

Together participants will contribute to a collaborative work that will come to life over the season of Flow on Yaegl country.

In Lismore, cultural facilitator Jarmbi will take you through a Grounding and Connecting meditation workshop on the banks of the Wilson River.

You are also invited to engage in important conversations at two panels sessions presented in partnership with Southern Cross University and Koori MailA New Storytelling exploring the power of storytelling in future-proofing First Nations knowledges; and Country First led by Rhoda Roberts AO discussing the importance of Bundjalung-led management of Bundjalung country.


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