Garabari

Garabari

A key element is that this work was made in genuine collaboration with the Wiradjuri community in Wagga-Wagga and the Riverina.

 Wed 22 to Fri 24 October

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By Joel Bray Dance

Garabari is a contemporary dance celebration inspired by corroboree.

Joel Bray invites audiences to be part of a thrilling, large participatory dance, celebrating the power of rituals across First Nations cultures to transmit knowledge and connect communities through shared experiences.

A key element is that this work was made in genuine collaboration with the Wiradjuri community in Wagga-Wagga and the Riverina.

The work began as an instruction from the Elders, for Joel, with their permission, to create a new dance to honour one that had been lost - a revival of dance and language.

This is an active event where you will participate and be part of the performance on stage.  There will be limited seats available for observers.

Choreographer/ Director – Joel Bray
Dramaturg – Luke George
Lighting/Projection Designer – Katie Sfetkidis
Costume Designer – Denni Francisco
Music/Sound Designer – Byron Scullin

“Bray’s works don’t look like conventional dance... They also feel different because you experience them in your own skin. He thinks of his audiences as “co-storytellers” because they’re inside the work they’re watching.” The Age

Subject links: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies,  Histories & Cultures, Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Civics and Citizenship), Arts (Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Media Arts)

To book a school group and/or for more information about the programs for young  people offered by the Civic Theatre:  https://civictheatre.com.au/education

To go straight to completing a booking form to  see this show:  WWCT_2025_Education_Fillable_Form

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This is a participatory dance work. There will be a limited number of observer seats, you will be asked if you require one of the observer seats at the time of booking.

Wheelchair accessible: for wheelchair or accessibility requirements, or if you anticipate needing assistance from a staff member on the day of the event, please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688 or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

National Companion Card accepted: for more information on companion card eligibility go here - https://tinyurl.com/WWcompanioncard. To organise a companion ticket contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

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This performance is part of SEASON 2025.

Choose four (4) shows from the sixteen (16) on offer. Enjoy multiple benefits including discounted tickets, the option to exchange to another Season show and the ability to pay as the year unfolds.  For more information hit the Book now button.


Date & Time:

Wednesday 22 October, 7:30pm
Thursday 23 October, 10:00am & 7:30pm
Friday 24 October, 10:00am
Foyers, Box Office and Bar open one hour before the show starts.


Duration:

1 hour and 20 minutes (no interval)


Ticket Prices:

Please note: this is a participatory work, there will be a limited number of observer seats.

Adult $50.00
Civic Theatre Member $45.00
Concession $45.00
Group 4+ $45.00
Youth under 25 $35.00

SUBSCRIBER PRICES
Adult Subscriber $45.00
Concession Subscriber $40.00
Youth Under 25 Subscriber $30.00


Restrictions

Suitable for all ages.

Smoke effects, haze, eucalyptus scent, dynamic lighting, loud and low frequency sounds and droning.


Venue:

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Burns Way off, Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650


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