Productions
X300
True Stories
In the 1950’s a series of atomic explosions were conducted on Maralinga, Tjarutja traditional lands. The code name of the test site was X300. In this work of the same name, Frances Rings powerfully and spectacularly explores a landscape assumed vacant but which in reality became a contaminated desert which poisoned the people.
Productions
About
The central focus of X300 is the land and the complex relationship held between it and the Aboriginal people. This relationship is not always dependent on physical presence on the land, but represents a much deeper connection. At Maralinga, it was mistakenly assumed that the land in the area was vacant. It was far from it. The Aboriginal experience of this historical event has been one of total devastation, but on the other hand, it has demonstrated a true resilience in the Aboriginal people and proves an enduring connection to the land that is unbroken, even by atomic testing.
This production features the First Nations language Pitjantjatara (Western Desert).
Sections of X300
Waterhole
50's
Guinea Pig
Fallout
Glass
Black Mist
Tracking
Waiting (on Country)
Duration: 40 minutes
X300 premiered in 2007 as part of the double bill True Stories, which included Emeret Lu and X300.
Productions
Credits
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Artistic Director
Stephen Page
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Choreography
Frances Rings
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Cultural Consultation
The late Aunty Veronica Bradley and family, the Yalata Aboriginal Community, Koonibba Community, Lauren Peel Dodd and family -
Music
David Page (dec.)
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Artistic Director
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Set Design
Genevieve Dugard
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Costume Design
Jennifer Irwin
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Lighting Design
Glenn Hughes
Productions
Touring
Premiere Season: Australian Tour | 2007
VIEW PROGRAM
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Arts Centre Melbourne
17 - 26 May -
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
7 - 23 June -
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
21 - 23 June
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Arts Centre Melbourne
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Canberra Theatre Centre
28 - 30 June -
Civic Theatre Newcastle
19 - 21 July -
Sydney Opera House
2 August - 1 September
Regional Tour | 2008
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Her Majesty's Theatre (Adelaide)
7 - 9 February -
Araluen Arts Centre
12 - 13 February -
Darwin Entertainment Centre
16 February -
Cairns Performing Arts Centre
20 - 21 February
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Her Majesty's Theatre (Adelaide)
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Townsville Civic Theatre
5 March -
Pilbeam Theatre
8 March -
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
12 March -
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
15 March
Regional Tour | 2009
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Glen Street Theatre
5 - 8 February -
Laycock Street Community Theatre
13 - 14 February -
Griffith Regional Theatre
18 February -
Orange Civic Theatre
21 February -
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
25 - 26 February -
Riverside Parramatta
3 - 4 March -
Queens Park Theatre
20 May
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Glen Street Theatre
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Walkington Theatre
23 May -
His Majesty's Theatre
29 - 30 May -
Albury Entertainment Centre
3 June -
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
6 June -
Capitol Theatre
10 June -
Manning Entertainment Centre
13 June
International Tour | 2009
VIEW PROGRAM & CAST SHEET
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Palace of the Arts (Müpa)
3 - 5 April -
Festspielhaus
17 - 18 April -
Autostadt
29 April - 2 May