The Zoo Story, Brown's Mart Theatre
7:30pm
Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th August 2008 |
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The Zoo Story is a powerful one act black comedy. Edward
Albee’s (Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?)
first play, it propelled him into the
international spotlight as one of the great
controversial contemporary playwrights. Two
strangers, Peter (Bob Scheer) and Jerry
(Nick Manley), encounter each
other in a park and engage in conversation
that grips them in a psychological power
play that becomes a struggle for life and
death. |
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The Ballad of Backbone Joe, Brown's Mart
Theatre
7:30pm Friday 15th - Sunday 17th August 2008 |
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A dollar fight gone
wrong, a classy sheila with a mind for
revenge and a private detective hot on her
heels… The Ballad of Backbone Joe tells a
twisted tale of the apparent murder of Messy
Dimes Dan, owner of the town’s abattoir and
boxing emporium. Set in the roaring carnival
days of pre-war Australia, this tin-pan
alley opera presents a jigsaw puzzle
narrative using film, visual trickery,
bone-crunching physical theatre and the
unique Rag ‘n’ Bone music and junkyard
aesthetic of Melbourne-based trio The
Suitcase Royale. The Ballad of Backbone Joe
is a toe-biting junkyard tale which will
hold you in the cradle of suspense until the
red curtain comes down. |
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Jeff Lang, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Friday 15th August 2008 |
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Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a
virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter
and a startlingly unique live performer.
Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads,
instrumentals, improvisation and a
devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff
and his band create a unique musical
experience. Performing tunes from his latest
album Half
Seas Over, a powerful and hypnotic
recording, Jeff is expanding the boundaries
of traditional folk, country and blues to
create a new brand of non-traditional music
which is undeniably and deeply steeped in
tradition, yet with its imagination set on
future horizons.
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Star Shell Opening Party featuring Uber Lingua, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Friday 15th August 2008 |
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Kick off the opening night of the Star Shell with our first ever special
house-warming party! Melbourne’s global
party maestros Uber Lingua heat up the dance
floor with urban beats and body pumping
grooves from around the globe, with DJs,
vocalists, dancers, and video art which will
transform the Star Shell. |
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Traditional Indigenous Dance, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Saturday 16th to Saturday 23rd August 2008 |
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Discover the cultural, spiritual, and
artistic identity of the Northern
Territory’s Indigenous people in an intimate
performance of Traditional Indigenous Dance. Embark on a spiritual journey - an encounter
you won’t easily forget. |
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Cantonese Delights, Playhouse
7:30pm Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Once again Cantonese
opera fans and stage art lovers can indulge
their passion with the return of the
Cantonese Opera following the success of
previous Darwin Festival performances. The
evening will include four opera extracts in
full costumes, piano solo, piano and cello
duet and dances. The extracts will be
subtitled in English and Chinese and MCs
will address the audience bilingually. Take
this opportunity to experience the sound,
costume and energy of Cantonese culture
created by these lively performances. |
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The Australian Art Orchestra, Old Town Hall Ruins
8:00pm Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Against the illuminated
backdrop of the atmospheric Old Town Hall
Ruins, guest artists from the Australian Art
Orchestra, Australia’s premier contemporary
music ensemble, perform a program of works
by Paul Grabowsky. This unique combination
of some of Australia’s finest, under the
direction of the inimitable Paul Grabowsky,
is a major force in improvisational jazz and
the contemporary music scene. This
performance will be a rare treat for Darwin
audiences. In this intimate setting under
the balmy tropical moonlight, this exclusive
performance will be simply unforgettable. |
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Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Internationally acclaimed and immaculately
dressed, Mikelangelo and the Black Sea
Gentlemen take to the Star Shell with their
visceral and intoxicating Kabaret Noir. Mikelangelo,
with his thunderous baritone voice and
riveting sensuality, is part-ringmaster,
part-crooner, part-beast possessed and,
without doubt, one of the most powerful
performers ever to tread the stage. The Black Sea Gentlemen are his formidable
musical ensemble, a group of four devilishly
handsome, musically gifted and audaciously
entertaining performers. Together they
waltz, tango and polka their way through a
show bristling with humour and pathos. |
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The NEO - Play Mode, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Saturday 16th August 2008 |
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Put yourself in play mode and experience the band the Adelaide Fringe
said, "goes off like a fireball" and Triple
J called "top shelf". With wild sweaty shows
this year at the Woodford Festival in
Queensland and the Adelaide Fringe Festival
where they launched their EP Stay Alive, The
NEO are back in the NT for a special Darwin
Festival show in the style they do best:
theatrical musical anarchy. The NEO are performing a show to rival their 2006 sell-out
Freak Show,
involving physical theatre, sound effects,
improvised audience interactions and high
energy musical stunts. Rock and Roll
Theatrics! |
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MGT - Wolfgang Muthspiel, Slava Grigoryan & Ralph
Towner, Playhouse
5:00pm Sunday 17th August 2008 |
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Join guitar virtuosos
Wolfgang Muthspiel (Austria), Slava
Grigoryan (Australia) and Ralph Towner (USA)
as they perform music from their debut
release, From a Dream. In 2005,
Australian audiences were astounded by the
debut tour of the 3 virtuosos, together
known as MGT.
All classically trained and inspired, each
has a distinctive approach to
composition and performance and has led vividly
different forays into world, jazz and modern
classical music. The music of From a Dream
celebrates these influences, highlighting
their individual artistry within a trio
format, creating a truly new ensemble
‘voice’ in the guitar world. |
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Crossing Roper Bar, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Sunday 17th August 2008 |
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Crossing Roper Bar
is an amazing collaboration between the
Australian Art Orchestra and the Wagilak
Gujarra/Nyilapidgi musicians from Ngukurr.
The collaboration started in 2004 and has
since grown in profile and acclaim, with
performances at Garma Festival, FINA World
Championship Festival and the Queensland
Music Festival. With special guest Ruby Hunter and under the
Artistic Direction of AAO’s Artistic
Director Paul Grabowsky, this unique
performance combines traditional Indigenous
song and music with contemporary Western
music of classical and jazz roots to create
an unprecedented and enthralling
performance. |
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Dulsori - Binari, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th August 2008 |
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Renowned Korean drumming and dance troupe, Dulsori, bring their new show
Binari to the Darwin Festival for the first
time. This spectacular performance blends
traditional Korean percussion and song with
contemporary rhythms to create a
kaleidoscope of colour and sound, alive with
a rich and vibrant energy. Dulsori (meaning
‘heartbeat of the land’), perform the
dynamic Korean percussive style known as
Pungmul or “summoning”, which celebrates the
elements. Their energetic and elemental
performances are raw and passionate affairs.
As one of the world’s most enthralling
performance troupes, Dulsori never fail to
thrill. |
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The Dancers Company - Triple Bill, Playhouse
7:30pm Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st August 2008 |
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The Dancers Company, The Australian Ballet’s
regional touring group, comprises guest artists
of The Australian Ballet and graduating students
from The Australian Ballet School under the
direction of Associate Artistic Director Danilo
Radojevic. Founded in 1980 by then Artistic
Director Marilyn Jones, The Dancers Company
brings the highest quality dance productions to
audiences and regions outside the major capital
cities. This year The Dancers Company presents
an
enchanting classical Triple Bill, a perfect
introduction for newcomers to the beauty and
energy of ballet and to the history of this art
form in Australia, featuring
Les Sylphides, Graduation Ball and
The Sleeping Beauty Act 3 – Aurora’s Wedding.
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Ash Grunwald, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Wednesday 20th August 2008 |
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Ash Grunwald plays the Star Shell for the first time, performing tracks
from his brand new album Fish Out of
Water. Darwin audiences will be among
the first to hear this, his most adventurous
and accessible album yet. Ash presents a
thrilling hybrid of musical styles, infused
with beats and grooves, junkyard percussion
and scorching riffs which will impress music
lovers. Those already familiar with his
sense of musical adventure will love his new
offering, and those not already familiar
will discover a treasure to behold. |
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Simon Pampena in The Maths Olympics, Studio
1:00pm & 7:30pm Thursday 21st August 2008 |
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The Maths Olympics is upon us and Australia
is currently ranked 48th. What a disgrace!
But don't despair… Simon Pampena has
developed a training session to turn young
potential into gold medal reality. Through
an hour of music, comedy, dance and MATHS,
Simon communicates the passion needed to be
#1 in the world’s greatest sport. Following
a successful season at the 2008 Melbourne
International Comedy Festival, The Maths
Olympics is in Darwin for 2 shows only,
proudly supported by the Australian
Government as part of National Science Week.
Featuring maths concepts suitable for
children 10 years and older, The Maths
Olympics is fun for the whole family! |
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Lipstick & Ochre, Frog Hollow Centre for the
Arts
7:00pm Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th & Wednesday 27th
- Sunday 31st August 2008 |
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Celebrating a 20-year
relationship with senior women dancers of
the Northern Territory, Tracks reunites two
great local cultural icons – The Grey
Panthers and the Yawalyu dancers of
Lajamanu. In true Territory style, worlds
collide, cultures connect and communities
join together in a uniquely Australian
celebration. Take a journey into the spirit
of our land, guided through life and time by
the collective wisdom and experience of the
women of Lipstick & Ochre and
their guest performers. Prepare for a laugh,
a quick step, an ancient song and an earthy
shuffle. “It’s better than taking a pill!” |
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Tanah Merege featuring Yilila, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Thursday 21st August 2008 |
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Yilila return to the Festival in a performance that reunites the long
and fruitful relationship between Arnhem
Land and Eastern Indonesia. Yilila have been
taking their Arnhem Land sound to the world
and are coming back to Darwin with new
collaborators from the village of Watublapi
on the island of Flores, Indonesia. This special performance,
Tanah Merege, meaning ‘Black Land’,
will feature five musicians from Watublapi
in their international debut, performing
traditional Indonesian dance, gong and
ukelele music, alongside Yilila in a
celebration of a cultural connection which
has been in place for centuries. |
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His & Hers, Brown's Mart Theatre
7:30pm Friday 22nd August 2008 |
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Art, music, theatre; in the round, in the raw,
in the flesh. Visual art, modelling, music and
stylish madness. This is performance like you've
never seen it before. In this unique and
visually challenging work, the audience is
invited to not only observe, but also to
participate, engage with and impact on the
performance itself. Bring your sketchbook and
draw; walk round and see the artists at work;
wander out to the bar, talk to the models,
listen to the music, follow the slowly evolving
poetry of the moment and see creativity from the
inside. A whole new experience in performance. |
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Kua Etnika, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Friday 22nd August 2008 |
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Balinese, Javanese, Kalimantan, jazz, reggae and many other influences
come together in a concert by Indonesia’s
most popular gamelan (ensemble), Kua Etnika. Described as a “big band” sound, atmospheric Indonesian string, wind and
percussion instruments and the pulsating
bonang (a collection of tuned deep gongs)
will be infused with guitars, violins and
keyboards creating intensely complex
rhythms. Kua Etnika’s adventurous
arrangements of well-known songs from the
East, the West, from anywhere, show off
their abilities at lavish interpretations
without losing the nuances and power of
their traditional sources. |
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Sophie Koh, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Friday 22nd August 2008 |
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One of Australia's most recognisable indie artists, Sophie Koh returns
to Darwin with her band to launch her much
anticipated second album All Shook Up. Sophie was born in New Zealand, grew up in Singapore, lives in
Melbourne, and was “unearthed” in Darwin.
Her diverse background is reflected in her
rich musical stylings - a delicate blend of
folk and pop, incorporating sweet melodies,
heartfelt lyrics and a lush sound. As anyone
who has experienced a show by Sophie Koh
will tell you, this is a night not to be
missed. |
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Wil Anderson in BeWILdered, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 23rd August 2008 |
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Australia’s most
passionate and prolific comedian returns to
Darwin after a sell-out season at the Sydney
Opera House and Melbourne International
Comedy Festival with his brand new show
BeWILdered. The show is an hour of
rapid-fire stand up about truth and lies
from one of the most wonderful comedic
imaginations in the country. Wil is rare in
the world of stand-up comedy in that year
after year his shows keep getting sharper,
edgier and, most importantly, funnier! |
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Holly Throsby, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Saturday 23rd August 2008 |
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Holly Throsby comes to Darwin for the first
time, fresh from her third album release
A Loud Call. Recorded and produced
in Nashville by Mark Nevers (Lambchop and
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) her new album follows
on from 2006's ARIA-nominated Under the
Town, and Holly's acclaimed 2004 debut,
On Night. In the last few years Holly has toured extensively both within Australia
and internationally, to the UK, Europe,
America and Canada. She has supported such
luminaries as Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Joanna
Newsom, Bill Callahan, M. Ward and Low.
Holly’s music, with its beautiful mix of
romantically incisive pop songs and lilting
back porch dirges, will captivate and
delight. |
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The Leah Flanagan Band and Tinpan Orange, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Saturday 23rd August 2008 |
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Melbourne based Tinpan Orange will join
Darwin locals The Leah Flanagan Band to
create a melting pot of sweet melodies and
polished harmonies. Their sound mixes
together with lead breaks that captivate and
songwriting to arouse the imagination and
stir the heart. Both bands have been
travelling the country promoting their
critically acclaimed albums, and are excited
to bring you this special collaboration. |
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Tastes of the Top, Galuku Gallery (Botanic Gardens)
6:00pm Sunday 24th August 2008 |
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Now in its 3rd year,
Tastes of the Top showcases our fresh and
seasonal food with an outstanding dining
experience. And this year, it’s a little
different…Combining the talents of four of
our best restaurants with the extraordinary
local produce of the Top End, this will be
cooking without borders. Featuring Jimmy Shu
from Hanuman, Danny Yeum of Tasty House,
Marc Wagnon from Moorish Café and Lea Amy
Bell of Char Restaurant, Tastes of the Top
will be the gastronomic highlight of the
year. Pre-dinner drinks will be served at
sunset in the Galuku Gallery - the
Festival's spectacular outdoor art space.
Gourmet food, glamorous company and a galaxy
of stars overhead! |
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Cantar Timor, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Sunday 24th August 2008 |
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The Darwin Chorale brings the magic and mystery of East Timor to Darwin
in this special collaboration which has been
two and a half years in the making. The
Chorale, which has entertained Darwin
audiences for over 20 years, is joined for
the first time by a 30 strong choir from
East Timor. This unique performance will also feature the Australian premier of
Ola Timor! - a new work written by the
Chorale’s Musical Director, Nora Lewis. The
combined choirs have formed a symbiotic
partnership and their music reflects the
fusion of traditional Timorese culture and
Western song. Witness the tremendous spirit
of two very different and special worlds
joining in song. |
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Galaxy, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Sunday 24th August 2008 |
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Arising from the turmoil and chaos of Timor-Leste’s struggle for
independence in 1999, Galaxy have forged
ahead to become one of the most well
respected bands in one of the world’s newest
nations. They return to the Star Shell
following their critically acclaimed debut
in 2006 and extensive performances all over
East Timor to perform their unique blend of
hip hop, reggae and rock. Mixing beautiful acoustic harmonies with traditional Timorese sounds,
they will be performing songs from their new
CD Perecua which musically takes
brave new steps, exploring issues of
conflict and forgiveness. This is a
performance not to be missed. |
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Ulu Chandra - Bali, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Monday 25th August 2008 |
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A timeless tale of good and evil told
through spellbinding traditional dance and
music by the Ulu Chandra dance group from
Bali, Indonesia. Exploring universal themes
of peace, harmony and our relationship with
nature, this rich tapestry of joyous colour
and music will enchant. |
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Broad, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th August 2008 |
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This year Deborah Conway is joined on stage
by Golden Guitar Best Female Artist 2008
winner Diana Corcoran, the exquisitely
delicate chamber folk of Laura Jean, the
gorgeous vocals and jazz-infused songs of
pianist Elana Stone, and the raw mastery of
blues and roots guitar and banjo picker Liz
Stringer. To accompany these 5 unique
musicians and songwriters, we’re delighted
to announce that the RocKwiz Orchestra (SBS
TV) will be lending their talents to Broad
2008. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert of the
best in contemporary Australian music.
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iMoves, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Tuesday 26th August 2008 |
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iMoves (Independent movers) is a full-bodied dance
program presenting short and dynamic works
by local, independent choreographers which
incorporate the themes of translation and
collaboration. This year’s program presents three separate works by choreographers
Julia Gray, Erwin Fenis, and Tara Robertson,
featuring graphic artist Marcus Dixon. iMoves embodies dance from a variety of
genres, showcasing a hybrid of contemporary,
hip hop, break, and Pacific Islander dances
styles, infused with multimedia elements. |
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Kong Nay, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Wednesday 27th August 2008 |
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Kong Nay’s Chapei music - the “Cambodian
blues” - is about to strum and holler its
gutsy way into your orbit. It’ll probably
make you laugh (even if you don’t speak a
word of Khmer) - it could make you cry - and
you won’t have heard anything like this
ancient, haunting, yet foot-tappingly funky
music before. Blind since he was a child, Kong Nay is
known as the Ray Charles of the Mekong Delta
and is a master of the Chapei, a traditional
form of improvised song-making that is often
compared to American Delta Blues. Joined by his brilliant young protégé Ouch Savy, together they bring to life the power
of their precious musical inheritance. |
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Jimmy Little in Concert with special guests Shellie
Morris, Lou Bennett & William Barton, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Wednesday 27th August 2008 |
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This is a rare opportunity to connect with
this remarkable singer and storyteller.
Experience a truly unique night of
conversation and song with an Australian
National Living Treasure. Jimmy has been
entertaining Australians since 1957, and
continues to do so. He has charmed
generations through his collaborations with
everyone from the Wiggles to Kylie Minogue.
With his energies today focused on promoting
a healthier future for Indigenous
Australians through The Jimmy Little
Foundation, his live performances are rare,
so an opportunity to see this remarkable
singer and storyteller in concert is not to
be missed. |
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Great Big Science Gig, Studio
6:00pm Thursday 28th August 2008 |
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The gang from Great Big Science Gig is back
in town with a brand new show for National
Science Week 2008! Join us as we look inside
the lab and rock out to the latest cutting
edge research and innovation from Australia
and around the world. Great music, great
demonstrations and great science have been
the hallmarks of Great Big Science Gig for
five years. This year Chris, Darren and
Marty will be checking out earthquake
prediction, crocodile immunity, heavy
elements, the Ultra Battery, the mysterious
world of the potato and much more! So join
us for your annual fix of inspiring
unconventional science, the way nature
probably didn’t intend. Free entry! |
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Liberty Songs, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Thursday 28th August 2008 |
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In this unique and very special performance,
three critically acclaimed Indigenous
singer/songwriters - Shellie Morris, Leah
Flanagan and Lou Bennett - join with women
from Darwin’s Liberian refugee community to
explore and share their cultural stories and
experiences through song. With backing from
a 5 piece band, this exciting collaboration
is a true melding of musical traditions. It
juxtaposes the music of Liberia, from
rhythmic drumming and ululations to jazz and
blues, with the diverse influences of the
Indigenous songwriters, particularly their
blues and harmonies. |
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Drums and Lions, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Thursday 28th August 2008 |
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Be transported to East Africa in this unique
musical collaboration between Ethiopian-born
Azmari musician Dereb Desalegn and Maltese
Australian reggae dynamo Nicky Bomba. In Drums and Lions, Dereb and Nicky have
stayed true to the Azmari tradition of
improvisation and non-conformism, and have
developed their music into a dazzling new
African Australian sound. This new sound
combines soul, blues, reggae and even a hint
of Bollywood with the musical heritage of
Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups. |
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Casio Brothers - Superheroes of Kid-Hop, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:30pm Friday 29th & Saturday 30th August 2008 |
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The Casio Brothers are the Swedish
‘Superheroes of Kid-Hop’ and are way too
enthusiastic about eating well and being
active. Fabio, DJ Mario and the highly
flexible Coco Cassette will thrill kids of
all ages with their seriously funny and
ultra-cool high-energy show featuring
stories in rhyme, kids’ musical toys and
interactive dance fun. These fitness-lovin’ funksters have
performed everywhere from Australian Idol to
headlining the Adelaide Fringe Festival’s
Gala 4 Kids and will perform at the Darwin
Festival for the first time after a sell-out
season at the Sydney Opera House. |
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Claire Hooper - Storybook, Studio
8:00pm Friday 29th August 2008 |
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Claire Hooper is a
rising star! Featured on ABC TV’s The
Sideshow and Channel 10’s Good News Week,
Claire comes to Darwin for the very first
time with her new show, Storybook. To
achieve her self-imposed mission of writing
the best storybook ever LIVE ON STAGE,
she’ll be drawing on her rich theatrical
background to bring her extraordinary ideas
to life. With costumed re-enactments, live
animals, an exhaustive search for the
meaning of life and a few mercifully brief
songs, this hilarious show has many
surprises in store. |
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Gurrumul and Ego Lemos, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Friday 29th August 2008 |
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Gurrumul, who recently released his chart
topping, self-titled debut album, presents
songs of his people, culture and land sung
in his angelic voice, with elegant backing
of guitar and double bass. Ego Lemos (Cinco
do Oriente) is one of East Timor’s
leading musicians and is involved in a
renewal of Indigenous music and language.
Performing together for the first time,
exclusively for Darwin Festival, this will
be a special opportunity to see two great
musical minds working together. |
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Munuk Gapu - Freshwalter Saltwater, Playhouse
8:00pm Friday 29th & Saturday 30th August 2008 |
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In the World Premiere of this exciting
production, renowned Indigenous dancer and
choreographer Gary Lang interprets the
lives, adventures and misadventures of
Territory pearl divers from a bygone era.
Experience an underwater journey and the
temptations which present themselves as they
descend into the ocean’s depths and the
watery realm of the sirens. Gary Lang is a
Larrakia man who trained at the National
Aboriginal Islander Dance School and toured
the world with some of Australia’s premier
dance companies. His last full length work Entrapment
enthralled audiences and this is a special
opportunity to see one of the Territory’s
most gifted artists. |
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Blue King Brown, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Friday 29th August 2008 |
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Blue King Brown is a band for your hips,
heart and head. The Melbourne-based
collective melds a deeply percussive sense
of rhythm with sweet melodies and
politically astute lyrics. They have a
refreshing modern take on roots music,
uniquely Australian yet with an
unquestionably international feel. Fresh from a tour of Canada and the USA, a
sell-out Japanese tour and a national tour
earlier in 2008 supporting the legendary
Santana, their high energy live
performances are awe inspiring and are bound
to have you out of your seat and up on your
feet. |
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2008 Commonwealth Bank Series - Australia vs
Bangladesh, TIO Stadium
9:30am Saturday 30th August, Wednesday 3rd &
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Australia will take on Bangladesh in the
2008 Commonwealth Bank Series featuring
three one day international matches at TIO
Stadium. Tickets on sale now! |
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Northern Territory Indigenous Music Awards, Gardens
Amphitheatre
7:00pm Saturday 30th August 2008 |
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Indigenous music’s
night of nights! The Awards acknowledge and
celebrate the achievements of the
Territory’s Aboriginal music performers,
both in contemporary and traditional genres.
Now in its fifth year, the annual ceremony
and concert is itself a prestigious showcase
of local talent, attracting an increasing
number of key national industry
professionals. This year’s spectacular event will bring you
an exclusive performance by the Saltwater
Band from Elcho Island, performances by the Kenbi Dancers, Chooky Dancers and
Wildwater
from Maningrida, and, as always, bring you
some very special collaborations. |
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Anne McCue, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
8:00pm Saturday 30th August 2008 |
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After wowing Darwin audiences in last year’s
sell-out Broad concert, Anne McCue returns
to the Star Shell. Fresh from a tour of
America’s Deep South and accompanied by a
three piece band, she will perform her
unique blend of bluesy rock and folk music. With guitar prowess compared by many to
Hendrix, and poignantly delicate yet fiery
vocals, Anne has successfully exported her
craft all over the world, from Sydney to
Vietnam, Canada to the Deep South of
America, and now to the Far North of
Australia’s Top End, Darwin. |
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Casio Brothers - Up Late and Live, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
10:00pm Saturday 30th August 2008 |
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This adults-only performance will rock you,
shock you and above all, will bring the
house down! Be sure not to miss the Darwin
debut of this hilarious super cool team
supreme! Fabio, DJ Mario and their highly flexible
lady MC, Coco Cassette, ooze funky fresh
Swedish style in a seriously funny
high-energy show that has left rave reviews
in its wake. They have performed at Melbourne Fringe, the
Big Day Out for three years in a row, and
have even shared the stage with the founding
father of hip hop himself, Grand Master
Flash! |
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Paradise: Remixed, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
6:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday 31st August 2008 |
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Paradise: Remixed
is a dynamic high energy music and dance
performance bringing ancient cultures and
traditions to life. In this colourful
cultural extravaganza, the Cultural Village
of the NT explores the concept of paradise
lost and paradise rediscovered in our own
backyard. Through rising sea levels, erosion and
violent storms, many small island countries
are disappearing and their cultures will
possibly be lost forever. This performance
celebrates the spirit and resistance of
these threatened cultures and presents them
in a new light - Paradise: Remixed. |
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Star Shell Closing Party, Star Shell (Botanic Gardens)
9:30pm Sunday 31st August 2008 |
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Celebrate the Festival that was with high
energy grooves, tribal beats and party jazz.
Join eMDee, the Jigsaw Collective and
special guests for one of the best party
events of the year. |
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Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia
Winner, Studio
8:00pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008 |
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The Sydney International Piano Competition of
Australia was established in July 1977 by Claire
Dan, and admitted as a member of the Federation
of International Music Competitions in 1978.
It has now become internationally recognised as
one of the world's great piano competitions.
Following world-wide auditions to locate a total
of 36 of the finest pianists aged between 17 and
30, 3 stages of competition take place over 3
weeks at the Seymour Centre followed
by the finals at the Sydney Opera House. This is a unique
opportunity to see the 2008 winner before they
head off overseas to participate in several
international festivals. |
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Cosentino - The Art of Illusion, Dance and
Escapes, Playhouse
10:30am & 8:00pm Friday 5th September 2008 |
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This funky, spunky magician appeals to teenage
audiences with his contemporary twist on the
world of illusion which leaves viewers on the
edge of their seats. Threshold takes the audience into the mysterious depths of
their imagination by focusing on the mind, body
and soul. Through unique presentation and
spectacular illusions, Cosentino pushes the
boundaries and demonstrates the threshold of the
human body. The production continues its
successful formula of dazzling magic and
illusions blended with energetic dance,
dangerous and nailing biting escapes, audience
participation, humour and many surprising
twists. |
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Grant Collins, Studio
8:00pm Friday 19th September 2008 |
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Witness the multi-limbed techniques and dynamic
stage presence of internationally renowned solo
drum set performer, Grant Collins, as he
redefines what it means to be a drummer in his
incredible ‘One Man Percussion Orchestra’ show.
Grant’s drum set (the largest in the southern
hemisphere) allows him to express a level of
artistry which has seen him rise as one of the
forerunners of solo drum set composition and
performance. The concert features a projection
screen to show the rear view of the pedals
(there are 16+ of them!) so audiences can be
part of a 4D concert presentation. |
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Night Fever, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 20th September 2008 |
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Three
highly talented Australian vocalists
join forces to present Night Fever,
a celebration of the four-decade-strong success,
popularity and resilience of one of the greatest
musical stories ever told – The Bee Gees. This
amazing recreation of The Bee Gees’ music is
based on the 1997 One Night Only concert in Las
Vegas, and the highly acclaimed live recording
of that concert later released on CD. Night
Fever is a multi-media feast with state of the
art sound, hi-tech lighting and giant on-stage
screens playing footage of famous Bee Gees’
concerts and musical highlights of their career. |
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Possum Magic, Playhouse
6:30pm Tuesday 23rd & 9:30am & 11:30am Wednesday
24th September 2008 |
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Possum
Magic is the tender tale of baby possum Hush,
made invisible by Grandma Poss in an effort to
keep her safe from snakes. The adventure begins
when Grandma is unable to reverse the 'bush
magic' spell and both she and Hush set off
across Australia to try to find the solution.
Based on Mem Fox’s classic picture book, the
stage production of Possum Magic has been
stylishly embellished into a rollicking
Australian musical – complete with lamingtons,
pavlovas and vegemite sandwiches! A work full of
imagination, charm and humour, Possum Magic
features larger than life-size puppets, original
music and a cast of multi-talented performers. |
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Darwin Symphony Orchestra - Water, Fire and Passion, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 4th October 2008 |
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Inspired by
the music of Latin America, this program unfolds
out of the brutal sensibilities of Sensemaya, to the
elegance of Bach’s Concerto for Oboe d’amore and
Piazzola’s evocative tangos of the Four Seasons,
inspired by Vivaldi’s work of the same name.
Villa-Lobo’s Ciranda das Seta Notas performed by Kim
Walker, Dean and Professor of the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music, commences the second half,
with Beethoven’s Symphony No.5, sometimes called the
‘Destiny Symphony’, concluding the concert.
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50th Anniversary Celebration - Cliff and the Shadows: Together Again
Tribute, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 18th October 2008 |
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Darwin’s own international star Marty Rhone
is coming home and bringing his smash hit
show, the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Cliff
& the Shadows – Together Again to the people
of Darwin. The 2 hour musical tribute to
the legendary Cliff Richard & the Shadows
has been playing to sell out houses and
standing ovations across Australia since
April and Marty wants to finish the tour
where it all began, on stage as an 11 year
old at the Darwin Town Hall all those years ago.
The show features Marty performing all the great
hits of Cliff Richard and renowned guitarist AJ
Ferris recreating the distinctive Hank B Marvin
Shadows’ sound.
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Beatlemania on Tour, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 13th
November 2008 |
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Showtime invites you on a magical mystery
tour exploring the Beatle's revolution in
popular music and culture. Employing
authentic Beatle instruments, amplifiers,
and costumes, coupled with faithful
renditions of your favourite Beatle
classics, Beatlemania on Tour
recreates the spirit of the Fab Four in ways
that have audiences raving about them -
eight days a week! Musically, no detail is
overlooked to re-create the true sound and
excitement of The Beatles, with every song
performed totally live and in its original
key. Visually, the presentation is as close
to the real thing as you can imagine...
Close your eyes, could it really be them?
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Darwin Symphony Orchestra - Gershwin... And All
That Jazz, Playhouse
8:00pm Saturday 15th November 2008 |
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George
Gershwin was instrumental in creating what is now
known as the voice of American music. The Australian
pianist Michael Harvey presents two works by
Gershwin for orchestra, Rhapsody in Blue and
variations on I got Rhythm, as well as Carl Vine’s
Piano Sonata. The remainder of the program
showcases Michael Daugherty, the most commissioned
composer of his generation, Charlie Chaplin’s film
The Risk with music composed by Carl Davis and
closing with the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe.
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