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Posted on January 29, 2011 - by Cecily
2010 Reviews
“Jamieson’s is a great virtuoso performance, channelling Namatjira into the the 21st century…”
Portrait with dance, mime and music
by John McCallum, The Australian, Oct 1, 2010
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‘It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes, if I’m very, very lucky a production or performer comes along that stops me in my tracks – one that’s so undeniably good that I’m literally lost for words.’
Namatjira – Belvoir and Big hART
By Helen Barry, Australian Stage, Oct 4 2010
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‘We rose to applaud Namatjira without hesitation on opening night, brought to our feet by this generous and enlightening production from Big hART.’
By Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald, Oct 1 2010
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“Enthralling storytelling, wonderful performances; laugh, cry, marvel and be sad and proud for a great Australian.”
By Dianna Simmonds, Stage Noise, Oct 1 2010
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“Playful and provocative, it’s remarkably well balanced and speaks to the heart of the Australian culture.”
By Adam Moussa, Time Out Sydney, Oct 2010
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‘Namatjira should be required watching for anyone ready to hold up a mirror to their own face and take an equanimous approach to our cultural divide.’
Namatjira’s story, a lesson for everyone
by Lucy Kippist, The Punch, Sept 2010
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‘Jamieson’s mature brilliance, moving from sombre, poignant notes to moments of satire, farce and vaudeville, was matched by the bubbling charm, the joyful high camp comedy and the beautiful singing voice of Derek Lynch…’
by Kieran Finnane, Alice Springs News, August 12, 2010
Posted on January 1, 2011 - by clare
Articles about the project
‘I think Big hART is really brave for reminding people that the arts and the community are inextricably linked.’
The Namatjira project’s composer, musician and virtuoso Genevieve Lacey features in:
by Robin Usher, The Sydney Morning Herald June 21, 2011.
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Exhibiting watercolour painter Kevin Wirri talks about life in Alice’s town camps:
He never won the battle but is still fighting
by Michael Gordon, The Age, June 7, 2011.
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The show comes to Lismore:
Journey of Namatjira takes to the stage
by Helen Hawkes, Northern Star, May 30, 2011.
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‘People know his art, but we want the nation to know his story.’
by Angela Bennetts, Sydney City Hub, Sept 2010
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‘It’s art meeting theatre onstage.’
by Jemelle Wells, Drum Media, page 55, Sept 2010
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Read about recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey’s involvement composing music for the show:
Painting the music of Namatjira
by Clare Morgan, Sydney Morning Herald, Sept 2010
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‘With Namatjira, the company aims to work with and foreground the younger watercolour artists, and thus help strengthen Namatjira’s memory.’
All the drama of episodes from an artist’s life
by Nicholas Rothwell, The Australian, Sept 10, 2010
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‘He was “A black man we can be proud of”, when the rest of his race were invisible.’
by Jeremy Eccles, Aboriginal Art News, Sept 16, 2010
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‘Archie Roach flew in to Alice Springs last night to be part of the ‘Namatjira’ celebrations at Araluen this weekend.’
by Emma Sleath, ABC Alice Springs, August 6, 2010
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‘The Namatjira project is significant and emotive as it draws attention to Albert’s extraordinary life…’
Namatjira
by Chris Raja, Art Monthly Australia, June edition 2010: ‘Art and Community’
Unfortunately this article is not available online but you can order the magazine online here: http://www.artmonthly.org.au/issue.asp
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‘We’ve had a week of Creative Development in Alice Springs with the Namatjira family, created a promo film and performed for presenters and venues at Long Paddock in development for national touring. ‘
Creative development well underway for Big hART’s Namatjira project
by Jane Gronow, Lowdown Magazine, April 29 2010
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‘Marking the 50th anniversary of his death, the critically acclaimed arts and social change organization Big hART has begun to develop a new theatrical work based on Namatjira’s life and legacy.’
by Richard Watts, Arts Hub, Oct 28, 2009
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Posted on September 20, 2010 - by clare
Promo Video from the Rehearsal Room – September 2010
The creative team are currently in rehearsals at the Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney…in preparation for the theatre show, which opens NEXT WEEK! Check out some of the latest footage from rehearsals, and interviews with the Namatjira family members in this promo video on You Tube.
Posted on February 21, 2010 - by clare
Blog posts
James Waites has posted extensive blog entries about the Namatjira project, the Alice Springs creative development sessions and the national tour. Read them by linking to his blog here and searching for posts on Big hART.
Photos from Flickr
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