Description

A production by Compagnia TPO and Insite Arts in co-production with Teatro Metastasio Stabile della Toscana.

Saltbush was specifically made for 4-10 year olds and is suitable for children and adults of all ages. It is an exquisite interactive journey through the culture and landscape of Aboriginal Australia, celebrated through live dance, music, song and stories. An ensemble of Aboriginal artists including Lou Bennett, Deon Hastie and Delwyn Mannix collaborated with Insite Arts and the internationally acclaimed Italian company Compagnia TPO to create a beautiful piece in the highly acclaimed Children's Cheering Carpet series.

The Saltbush narrative centres on the journey of two friends from different Aboriginal backgrounds as they cross Australia on foot. Their journey sees them travel across diverse Australian landscapes (country): a river country, an urban landscape, desert and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land (country), growing an understanding and acknowledging how it challenges or provokes personal journeys.

Children are invited to explore, play and dance with the performers as the landscape unfolds around them, providing a unique immersive experience, where the audience can become part of this visually beautiful journey.

Country: China, Brazil

Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grant: $41,800

Website: http://www.insitearts.com.au