Friday, August 24, 2012

Terrain (5.0/5)

Terrain (5.0/5)
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
18th August 2012

Choreography Frances Rings
Music David Page
Set Design Jacob Nash
Costume Design Jennifer Irwin
Lighting Design Karen Norris

In nine segments Terrain explores the landscape of Lake Eyre and its connections with Indigenous people.  A visualisation of outback Australia in which theatrical components of dance, sound, set, lighting and costume design combine to dramatic and intense effect.  The soundtrack is contemporary, the design incisively restrained.  An inspired and evocative portrayal of Indigenous heritage and an ancient environment.