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Nandhu | Terrain

  • 07 May 2020
  • Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Nandhu (pronounced Naan-du) means ‘to be close’ in Wiradjuri language.

Nandhu takes you on a journey through some of our most iconic productions through interviews, articles, and behind-the-scenes video content.

This Nandhu focusses on Frances Rings’ 2012 work Terrain, a powerful and stirring production about the timelessness of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the Arabunna people’s relationship with this sacred site.

Watch Excerpts from Terrain
This video features excerpts from Terrain, including the sections Red Brick, Spinifex, Salt, Landform and Deluge.
Return to Country
Bringing stories back to Country is an integral part of our work – learn more about this cycle of creative and cultural exchange through this short, one minute video.
Watch the Interview
In this informative documentary, Frances Rings reflects on time spent with Arabunna Elder and Terrain’s Cultural Consultant, Uncle Reginald Dodd.
Meet the Clan
The creative team describe their artistic responses to visiting and experiencing the timeless wonder and spiritual resonance of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Listen to Terrain: Landform
David Page’s score for Terrain transports us to a timeless place called Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Immerse yourself in this track 'Landform'.
Terrain | Costume and Design Image Gallery
From model box images to costume sketches and set cloth builds, wander through this image gallery and experience the rich design elements and their creative process.
Get Creative
Discover your inner artistic spirit with this simple creative activity, designed by Jacob Nash, Bangarra’s Head of Design.
Get Moving
Bangarra Dance Artist, Rikki Mason, guides a short movement warm up and then teaches a short phrase from ‘Salt’, a section from Terrain. Simplified modification also included.

Frances Rings

Artistic Director

Frances Rings joined Bangarra in 1993, and in 2002, made her choreographic debut with the company with the critically-acclaimed Rations. Frances has gone on to create many more award-winning works for the company and was appointed to the position of Associate Artistic Director in 2019. In December 2021, Rings was announced as the next Artistic Director of the company, after Stephen Page steps down from the role in 2023 after 32 years.

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