8 –25 AUGUST 2013 darwinfestival.org.au Our Festival Partners Welcome PRINCIPAL PARTNER GOVERNMENT PARTNERS EdwinL a unn, Darwin Festival Artistic director

The 2013 Darwin Festival celebrates ‘This Some truly exciting visiting artists are being Territory Life’; a unique life and lifestyle that is inspired by and responding to our Northern inextricably linked to landscape, climate and a context; and our local artists are, as always, shared history. This broad theme reflects on the willing to explore and challenge their own major partners extreme diversity of Territory life, but in the main practice when it comes to being part of this we focus on a Darwin capital city life. We rejoice great festival. in what makes this city such an extraordinary Parts of this year’s festival reflect others’ lives, place - a giddy hybrid of rustic charm and tropical experiences and observations that may well hold sophistication, with a program that reflects the a mirror to our own NT existence. If this provokes sensibilities of our contrasting mob of inhabitants hard discussions about our own cultural realities, media partners - from those that were born here, brought here, then so be the power of theatre and the arts. landed or wandered here. Thanks to you our audience for your loyalty, In a special weekend of sharing at Bagot Festival curiosity and appetite for taking risks. I hope you you will experience and learn more about are rewarded with many festival experiences that community life and in our This Territory Life provoke reflection, inspiration, debate, laughter series, Darwinians share their stories of Top End and cheer. living, heritage, innovation, interest, practice or distinguished partners research.

Darwin Festival wishes to acknowledge that our event takes place on the land of adam giles katrina fong lim Tom Pauling AO QC the Larrakia People. nt chief minister lord mayor Darwin Festival Chair airline partners design partner RESEARCH partner We wish to pay ‘Being at a festival is like standing It is with great excitement each year Darwin Festival is once again set inside the mind of a culture that I check out the Darwin Festival to take over the town with artistic our respects to the as it dreams.’ This wonderful program. This is an event that activity around every corner and traditional owners sentiment, noted by Lonely brings the community together and we are very proud to unveil this Planet, certainly applies to Darwin exposes us to art forms that can be guide to all the action. star partners of this Country in Festival — and we don’t even both challenging and entertaining. The diverse array of events you’ll have to travel far to experience it. Darwin and to their Darwin Festival showcases our local experience in August can only ancestors. Take 18 days, add to the mix talent and reveals both interstate happen thanks to the dedication a capital city considered to and international performances for and hard work of the Festival be Australia’s most culturally our consumption. It is a privilege staff and their team of volunteers As we welcome supporters diverse, stir in local, national and to know that such an energetic and the incredible talent of our the work of international work, including a program is being hosted in the City Festival artists, both local and contemporary strong program of Indigenous, of Darwin. My congratulations to visiting. So for all that goes on cross-cultural and Asia Pacific the Board, Staff and Volunteers behind the scenes, as well as artists from artists. The result — dreams, whose hard work makes it so. under the spotlight, we say thanks. fantasy and outstanding creativity. around the world, So be prepared to be challenged, Darwin Festival wouldn’t be one the Festival also Congratulations to all concerned. entertained and energised and enjoy of the nation’s premier arts events And to the 2013 audiences—don’t all that is Darwin Festival. without the support of our Patron, celebrates the miss any of it! partners, sponsors and donors. continuting culture And of course a big thank you to you, our audiences, who make this of the Larrakia. Festival such a highlight in our city’s calendar. Find your Festival favourites at a glance

Festival Hubs 2 Opening & Closing Nights 4 Bagot Festival 6 Special Events 8 Family Friendly 15 Theatre & Cabaret 19 Dinner 24 Dance 24 Comedy 28 Festival Club 30 Music 31 Map 33 Daily Diary 34 How to Book 36 More Music 37 Visual Arts 43 Talks & Films 48 Other Info 67 Access 68 George’s Green Where George Brown Darwin After introducing our new artistic hub George’s Green last Botanic Gardens year, we’re excited to once again take over a lush corner of When Thu 8–Sun 25 Aug George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens for some Festival 5pm ‘til late See individual event listings for frivolity and arty adventures full performance and ticketing details The centrepiece for the site will be our brand new If you want to whet more than just your cultural

open-air bandstand, the Pendopo, which will appetite you’re in the right place, with a range BOX OFFICE become your one-stop shop for free music, dance of food stalls on site, including the legendary BARS & FOODSTALLS and the exchange of ideas. Hanuman, a feast of roast duck and noodles, Greek THE LIGHTHOUSE George’s Green is an entertainment oasis for the delicacies and more. Or why not really dine in BROWN’S MART whole family. It’s the site for the annual People's style at our Gourmet Gala on the Green under FESTIVAL CLUB Choice Teddy Bears' Picnic and the cultural the palms. in coNversation celebration Pesona Indonesia, as well as a The Amphitheatre is a focus for Festival action FREE MUSIC place to come for free nightly music. Look up in and the place to hear some of the biggest names our purpose-built treehouse and check out our in music. This year we’re also turning it into an glenn campbell resident Treejay, spinning some discs nightly outdoor theatre with a series of plays and cabaret for your listening pleasure. And don’t miss our shows to experience by the light of the moon. huge African celebration on Fri 23 Aug, when Make George’s Green your art stop this Festival. Keyim Ba’s African Caravan takes over the site Festival Park with their high-energy drumming and wild dance moves. In fact you never know which Festival artists will be found roving the Green looking for BOX OFFICE Festival Park is at the heart of the action at this year’s Darwin Where an audience. BARS & FOODSTALLS Festival. Here you’ll find your fill of theatre, music, dance and Cnr Smith St & Harry Chan Ave THE AMPHITHEATRE When PENDOPO plenty of laughs as we celebrate the dry season good times Fri 9–Sun 25 Aug 5pm ‘til late TREEJAY The Lighthouse, our now famous tropical big local faves and Festival stars. Festivalgoers after FREE MUSIC top, returns to take pride of place under the some intellectual stimulation need look no See individual event listings for full performance and ROVING ENTERTAINMENT stars. Spice up your evening with some sweet further than our In Conversation series, where ticketing details sounds, rocking grooves or cabaret with a twist. you’re invited to get up close and personal with Then party on at the Festival Club, the place some of the Festival’s brightest sparks in Brown’s to be for all those late-night shenanigans your Mart Theatre Courtyard. mates are always raving about. This year’s Festival Park also offers a great range of food on program for nightowls features bands, cabaret site including tasty treats from Darwin’s iconic artists, DJs and more (see p30 for details). and delicious Hanuman and more. So settle back If you’re in the mood for music, Festival Park on the grass, raise a glass, get a bite and enjoy the provides the perfect stage, with a free nightly entertainment. program of DJ sets and chilled-out tunes from Welcome to Country

Darwin Festival is held on Larrakia Country. Where & When Welcome to Country is a special ceremonial event George’s Green to acknowledge the ancestral spirits, traditional Thu 8 Aug 5pm custodians and elders of the Larrakia or Saltwater Festival Park people upon whose land the Festival takes place. Fri 9 Aug 6pm

Join us at our Festival hubs, George’s Green and FREE Festival Park, as we officially welcome in the 2013

Festival with an important Indigenous custom that

pictured: one mob one country dancers has been practised for thousands of years. Prudence Upton

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Archie Roach’s prudence upton Into the Santos Bloodstream Music Opening Concert Music Family An uplifting and life-affirming night Bring the whole family to the massive free of music from Australia’s most • Santos Opening Concert, a suitably celebratory beloved songman way to kick off the 2013 Darwin Festival •• Experience a wonderful night of soul, gospel and emotive songs and velvety Get moving to some of the hottest acts around, for stirring live shows and music that simply Where uniquely Australian stories when the legendary voice of Archie himself. The Amphitheatre, George’s Green including some soon-to-be household names fresh oozes soul. Archie Roach brings all the joy and exuberance of onto the music scene and making some noise. Free buses depart the venue for Darwin, Casuarina Equal parts tender tribute, Also on the line-up is one of the outstanding and Palmerston Interchanges after the show Into the Bloodstream to The Amphitheatre for the touching memoir, joyous Internationally acclaimed electro pop stars emerging bands of the Top End – T-Lynx. Their perfect ending to this year’s Festival. celebration and inspirational Midnight Juggernauts need no introduction to polished, upbeat ska and reggae style turns any When Thu 8 Aug 6.30pm Archie Roach is a beloved, respected and look to the future, Into the Darwin music fans. On this explosive opening venue into a non-stop party. Believe us when we Gates open 5pm admired Aboriginal singer/songwriter whose Bloodstream is a triumphant night concert dance the night away and be Duration 3hrs say when T-Lynx play, you’ll want to dance. warm words and timeless tunes have inspired a closing night celebration. transported to a world of luscious melodies and Alice Springs desert diva Catherine Satour FREE nation. In recent years the death of his beloved masterfully crafted synths. brings her own provocative and magnetic style partner Ruby Hunter and his major health issues Larrakia man Jimblah is a producer, MC and of rock and soul to our opening night. Through have affected him deeply. However, through his Where Supported by The Amphitheatre, George’s Green vocalist whose star is on the rise. Inaugural winner enchanting ballads and rockin’ out tracks she tells determined spirit this pain and uncertainty has of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative and a truly special stories of life, love and belonging that are sure to led to his most positive and celebratory suite of When talent, Jimblah has been shaking up the Aussie win her a place in Darwin hearts. music yet – the powerful and poignant Into the Sun 25 Aug 8pm Gates open 6pm hip-hop scene and he’s sure to give everyone at Catherine Satour supported by Artback NT: Bloodstream. Wow what a line-up and what a way to welcome Arts Development and Touring Duration 1hr 10mins The Amphitheatre something to shout about. in Darwin Festival for 2013. See you at the Santos Infused with majestic gospel and soul stirrings, Tickets The feisty and mischievous Mama Kin brings Opening Concert! this inspiring show is in many ways the story of Full $42 to this huge event her widespread reputation Archie’s life – spanning his childhood, his stolen Conc & Group (8+) $36 years and his long love for Ruby. It features a Midnight Juggernauts jimblah Mama Kin t-lynx catherine satour Bookings star-studded 13-piece musical ensemble, 10-voice 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au Indigenous gospel choir led by the multi-talented Lou Bennett, guest local singers, specially curated visuals by Tim Cole and of course the

“Raw emotion in a rare night from a living treasure of Australian music and storytelling.” Tone Deaf

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4.30pm 4.30pm Opening Ceremony In Conversation session Traditional Dancers (see p68) 5.30pm 5.30pm The Walking The Walking Neighbourhood Tours Neighbourhood Tours 6.30pm–10pm 6.30pm–8pm Closing Concert featuring Indigenous Films Young Guns, WildWater, T-Lynx & Tom E Lewis Throughout the day History Exhibition Throughout the day Arts in the Trees Exhibition History Exhibition Food & Beverage Stall Arts in the Trees Exhibition Roving Rainbow Serpent Food & Beverage Stall The Yarning Tree Roving Rainbow Serpent Contemporary Dance Work The Yarning Tree Contemporary Dance Work

Alison Inkamala, Tangentyere Artists Art Centre. Photo Glenn Campbell

Where Bagot Community Bagot Rd, Ludmilla Bagot Festival Look for signed gates for entry on The Walking Mananunga St

When Neighbourhood Bagot Festival Welcomes You to our Celebration NT Special Sat 10 Aug 3pm–8pm Event Sun 11 Aug 3pm–10pm Contact Inc & For full program details visit Bagot Community NT Darwin’s Bagot Community is opening its doors darwinfestival.org.au FREE As part of this year’s Bagot of their community. So pull for a fantastic weekend of fun for the whole family Festival, you’re invited to on your walking shoes and • take a very special guided take a tour of Bagot. After last year’s successful Backyard’s history. Enjoy roving performances, including This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for tour of the Bagot community Unplugged concert at Bagot Community, a spectacular rainbow serpent puppet that’s the Arts. everyone’s invited back for a celebratory especially for the littlies. Take a guided walk and see the world through weekend-long festival! of the area with one of the community’s kids, the eyes of a child. Where Bagot Community The Bagot Festival features a program chock- check out a variety of exquisite canvas artworks The Walking Neighbourhood Bagot Rd, Ludmilla a-block with music, dance, visual arts, adorning the trees, catch some Indigenous films takes you on a Bagot and hear resident stories. Meet the locals, treat adventure that might include When performances and activities that celebrate Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug yourself to some yummy tucker and come sit the spirit, talent and diversity of the Bagot storytelling, music, a study of Walking tours run 3.30pm– community. And it’s all free. under a tree for a yarn. buildings, a sidetrack for art, 4.30pm & 5.30pm–6.30pm Various walks are available We’re throwing open the gates on Mananunga some fascinating history or This fun, family-friendly event celebrates the just a pleasant stroll to take of varying duration past, present and future of the community, Street, so everyone in Ludmilla is invited to in the pace and vibe of the FREE so drop by and take in the unique Bagot art, come on in and enjoy the fun. It all kicks off with a special welcome ceremony on Saturday place. Each local child tour Reserve your place at culture and hospitality and share a special darwinfestival.org.au 10 August and comes to a close on Sunday 11 guide has teamed up with weekend with the locals. See traditional dancing the artists from Contact Inc

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Oz Opera is bringing Mozart’s classic masterpiece, Don Giovanni, to the Festival in a fully-staged thrilling new production directed by the award- winning Michael Gow and performed by some of the stars of Australian opera. Based on the legends of a fictional libertine and seducer, Mozart’s Don Giovanni has all the necessary elements for an operatic story on a grand scale – love, betrayal, passion and revenge and a touch of comedy. It remains on the list of the top ten most performed operas worldwide, so this Festival season offers the perfect opportunity to experience it again or for the first time. The story of a young carefree Casanova who breaks hearts wherever he goes before finally meeting his match, is timeless. The music, one moment dark and ominous, the next flying high on adrenalin, is exhilarating. Oz Opera’s stunning Don Giovanni is sung in English, performed with a chamber orchestra and staged with all the stylishly sexy decadence of a 1950s Italian film. You Am I It features show-stopping arias, opera’s most famous duet and a suitably thrilling ending. This is your Hi-Fi Daily Double chance to be seduced by a night at the opera. MUSIC

Indulge in a night of pure rock nostalgia as Where The Amphitheatre, George’s Green Where The Playhouse, Australian music greats You Am I cap off their When Darwin Entertainment Centre • Fri 9 Aug 8pm epic national tour by playing their two iconic Gates open 6.30pm When Duration 2hrs 30mins albums, Hi-Fi Way and Hourly Daily, back to back Fri 16 & Sat 17 Aug 8pm Duration 2hrs 40mins (inc. interval) Tickets Full $59 Tickets One of Australia’s best-loved bands, You Am I Hi-Fi Way and Hourly Daily in their entirety. Concession $49 burst into the mainstream consciousness 20 years These award-winning rock classics remain Full $62 Concession $52 Bookings ago. These musical pioneers embody the spirit, enshrined in Australian music folklore. They Group (8+) $50 08 8943 4222 humour and heart of the Aussie rock scene and are records that define an era, inspire tattoos darwinfestival.org.au their live gigs are the stuff of legend. Whether and soundtrack life events from graduations to Bookings 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au you’ve been with them from the start, or you’re weddings and funerals. 08 8980 3333 Darwin Entertainment Centre just discovering the You Am I sound, this is one A music event like this only comes around once awesome, unmissable music event. Attention in a life time. Don’t miss your chance to say you Smoke Effects This is the grand finale of their never to be were there when You Am I rocked Darwin. repeated national tour and You Am I are Supported by the Australian Government through celebrating by performing the legendary albums the Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria & Arts NSW

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He’s garnered standing course Diamonds are Forever ovations and unanimous rave – plus a few show-stoppers the reviews all around the country, Dame should have sung. This and now the irrepressible incredible impersonator will Trevor Ashley returns to delight with big gowns, big Darwin Festival. This time hair and an even bigger voice. he’s channelling that one-and- Hilarious, brilliant and often only Dame, Shirley Bassey, in moving, when star of the this spectacular, over-the-top cabaret stage Trevor Ashley concert extravaganza. goes head to head with the one The Arrival Diamonds are for Trevor and only Dame Shirley Bassey, by Shaun Tan celebrates the musical legacy it proves once and for all that of one of the world’s most Diamonds ARE Forever. Performed by Ben Walsh and acclaimed concert artists in a the Orkestra of the Underground Special stunning evening of song and Where Event storytelling accompanied by The Lawns, SKYCITY Darwin members of Darwin Symphony When Ben Walsh is a musical chameleon straddling Orchestra. Using humour, Sat 24 Aug 7pm Experience the wonder Where genres, styles and performance mediums wit and class, Ashley will tell Gates open 6pm The Amphitheatre, George’s Green Show Duration 2hrs (inc. interval) of Shaun Tan’s picture effortlessly and with aplomb. His 11-piece Shirley Bassey’s story like it’s • When Orkestra of the Underground performs an never, never, never been told Tickets book masterpiece The Fri 23 Aug 7.30pm evocative live ‘sonic-scape’ that combines with before. And to top it all off he’ll Dinner, Drinks & Show $185 Gates open 6pm Arrival as it comes to Shaun Tan’s exquisite illustrations to create Duration 1hr 15mins be dressed by Oscar, BAFTA, Includes three-course meal & three-hour drink package a unique orchestral and visual experience. Olivier and Tony Award- Show only Full $42 Tickets life on the big screen to Ben Walsh unveils his score using a tapestry winning costume designer Tim Show only Conc & Group (8+) $38 Full $35 of instruments featuring violin, sousaphone, Concession $30 Chappel (Priscilla). Fabulous! a spellbinding live score Bookings clarinet, guitar, tabla, synthesizers, drums and Family of 4 $80 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au Children under 12 $15 Under the stars, Ashley When renowned musician and composer percussion, saxophone, zithers, a collection of performs Bassey’s biggest Ben Walsh randomly discovered Shaun Tan’s handmade instruments… and a vacuum cleaner. Bookings and best hits, including Big Supported by award-winning graphic novel The Arrival in a 08 8943 4222 This audio-visual reimagining of The Arrival Spender, Goldfinger, Never, bookshop, he fell in love with it. He immediately darwinfestival.org.au is an unforgettable combination of brilliant Never, Never, This is My Life, imagined this melancholic, yet hopeful tale of illustrations and bombastic sound. Larger than History Repeating, and of a refugee’s struggle to forge a better life coming alive in sound. Now Darwin audiences can life visuals captivate your attention conspiring experience this remarkable project by two with an ocean of rhythm and melody to draw you visionary Australian artists. into a fantastical world. “An acerbic, hilarious crowd-pleaser.” Herald Sun John McCrae

10 Buy tickets darwinfestival.org.au 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au 08 8943 4222 Buy tickets 11 La Soirée cabaret The show that had all of Darwin talking is back with an• exhilarating encore season “Whether you’re new to They swung, stripped and splashed their way into our hearts in a sell-out season last year and now the madcap family of La Soirée, or returning for stars from La Soirée is set for another Festival extravaganza. the umpteenth time, it’s Be wooed, wowed and maybe a little weirded out by the something you won’t find death-defying, mischievous and hilarious stars of this extraordinary show. elsewhere: variety that’s A theatrical phenomenon and inspirational night of live genuinely varied and entertainment, La Soirée has taken the world by storm. burlesque with balls.” In the last twelve months the ever-evolving and continually Time Out (UK) revolving repertoire of talented artistes has charmed Montreal, captivated Hamburg and gotten a little bit cheeky Down Under. Expect the unexpected as a host of new acts (including the moustachioed, leather-clad Mario, Queen of the Circus) and some of your old favourites (think aristocratic acrobats on poles and a bath to remember) take to the stage for a heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and vaudeville. See Darwin Entertainment Centre transformed into a stunning salon showcasing a perfect mix Talon Salon of comedy, sexiness, raw emotion and physical skill. Special Event

Book a manicure or pedicure “Wilder than your wildest dreams Where and get a unique glimpse into Beautiful Nails and sexier than your sexy ones.” the nail salon universe – of 55-59 Mitchell St Everguide workers, owners, customers, Nail Lovers • daughters, husbands and Casuarina Shopping Square Where passers-by. Created by artist When The Studio, Michele Lee, Talon Salon is a Nail Lovers Darwin Entertainment Centre site-specific audio theatre work Wed 14–Sun 18 Aug When that invites you to lie back and Beautiful Nails Preview Thu 15 Aug 8.30pm immerse yourself in stories Wed 21–Sun 25 Aug Fri 16–Sun 25 Aug 7pm (no show Mon) of life in Darwin and beyond Various times see Late shows Fri & Sat 10pm Duration 2hrs (inc. interval) while you undergo a beauty darwinfestival.org.au for details treatment. Duration 45mins Tickets Ringside Full $58 Thought-provoking and Tickets Ringside Conc & Group (8+) $48 compelling, Talon Salon Show with Pedicure $45 Posh Seats $70 explores ideas of beauty, Show with Manicure $30 Standing $30 Preview $40 culture, migration and Bookings identity. As you choose 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au Bookings your nail colour, you’re also 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au 08 8980 3333 Darwin Entertainment Centre choosing one of six beautifully Supported by the Australian Government crafted and evocative audio through the Australia Council for the Arts Attention stories that will transport you Not recommended for children under the age of 15 Nudity, Coarse Language, Adult Themes, from your salon chair behind Loud Music & Haze Effects the scenes of the growing number of Vietnamese-run nail salons in Australia. Prudence Upton

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Music Celebrating the humble (and not so humble) Darwin backyard • bagot festival Darwin backyards come in all shapes and sizes and Backyards Unplugged has taken Festival talent to a range of them over the past two years – from the expanse of the Bagot Community and the lawns at Nightcliff Pool, to more cosy suburban spaces. Now this hugely successful event is bringing another round of the Festival’s favourite artists to a backyard near you. So grab some mates and get ready for a laid back afternoon of tunes. We’re returning to the big backyard of Bagot Community – and this time we’ve created a weekend-long festival of activities to enjoy, including performances from Young Guns, T-Lynx, Tom E Lewis with more special guests to be announced (see p6). MAMA KIN Then on two lazy dry season Saturdays we’ll drop in on some Darwin locals and bring the musical party to them with gigs from soulstress Mama Kin and upbeat West African-inspired group Keyim Ba. And finally on the Festival’s last day we’ll be splashing down at Nightcliff Pool for a special closing day backyard pool party. Join us poolside for a boogie to some great bands, check out the moves from our synchronised swimmers and of course take a wet and wild ride on the Slip ‘n’ Slide. Backyards Unplugged – a great way to celebrate the iconic Aussie backyard. Lisa Businovski keyim ba

Where & When Bagot Community Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug (see p6 for details) Darwin Local Backyards (see darwinfestival.org.au for details) Mama Kin Sat 10 Aug 4pm Keyim Ba Sat 24 Aug 4pm Duration 1hr Pool Party at Nightcliff Pool Sun 25 Aug 2pm–6pm

Tickets pool party Bagot Festival FREE Darwin Backyards All Tickets $25 Pool Party Full $20 Concession $15 Family of 4 $50

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Enter the enchanting technicolour world of Polytoxic, where the traditions•• of the Pacific collide with the trappings of popular culture

The sun has set on the Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and across the shimmery water two majestic figures serenely move. This isTrade Winds, an evocative performance installation depicting the journey of two women from different cultures. Their movements are drawn from traditionally-inspired and ritualised gestures and their visual world changes and grows as they travel from one land to another – from one of muted tones to a bright pop-aesthetic. This stunning new collaboration between the innovative and imaginative team from dance-theatre company, Polytoxic, and one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary Pacific visual artists, Samuel Tupou, is a magical event for the whole family. Two performers literally dance on the water and as they move they become giant screens illuminated by a world of exquisite animated projections. Surrounding the figures float origami boats carrying messages and stories of the hopes and dreams of the audience, created in a series of pre-show workshops. The result is breathtakingly beautiful and a unique Festival experience for all ages.

Where Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon

When Thu 22–Sun 25 Aug 7pm Duration 30mins Origami Boat Workshops from 6.30pm

FREE

Attention BYO Picnic Rug or Chair Alcohol & Glass Free Paid Parking at the Darwin Waterfront

Trade Winds was developed with the support of Metro Arts

Supported by

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People’s Choice MC Platypus and Queen Teddy Bears’ Picnic Koala’s Hip Hop Jamboree FREE

Join the hottest duo this side of The Festival’s annual non-stop Where Where family fun day is back. So pack George’s Green, George Brown the Creek – the all moon-walking, Brown’s Mart Theatre a picnic, roll out the rug and Darwin Botanic Gardens all beat-boxing, all body-popping When Rapper MC Platypus and her of course bring along a teddy When • Fri 16, Sat 17 & Mon 19 Aug 11am friend for a great adventure. Sun 18 Aug 9am–12noon super-fly DJ Queen Koala – for Duration 1hr an interactive music comedy The People’s Choice Teddy Tickets “Papermoon Puppet Theatre has FREE show for the whole family. Bears’ Picnic is every Darwin Full $20 Featuring dynamic choreography, Concession $15 transformed puppets the way graphic youngster’s chance to get a taste Supported by hilarious sketches and Candy Family of 4 $55 of the Festival action, with an novels changed comics: taking a B’s distinctive hip hop clownery, incredible range of exciting Bookings popular form too often dismissed MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s 08 8943 4222 activities and entertaining live Hip Hop Jamboree will have you darwinfestival.org.au as child’s play and making it performances from some very laughing, singing, dancing and special guest artists. intellectually challenging, emotionally rapping along. chilling, and visually bold.” Center Stage (USA)

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Papermoon Puppet Theatre brings its exquisite multimedia performance that goes beyond the Where Rainbow Serpent Pesona Indonesia blend of visual arts and theatre to Darwin actual historical events to explore the personal Brown’s Mart Theatre FREE Festival. This innovative Indonesian company side of history and its effects on the family. When Erth Visual & Physical Inc and takes an artform most often associated with Original, imaginative and utterly stunning,• Sat 17 & Sun 18 Aug 5pm Anthony Duwun Lee NT With a vibrant program of live experience the spectacular children’s stories and uses it to uncover a Duration 1hr FREE Mwathirika tells the hidden and forbidden story traditional and contemporary sights and sounds of a country’s dark history in a charming fairy of a nation. Though the events themselves were Tickets The Rainbow Serpent is music and dancing colourful and creative culture. tale style. Be on the lookout for this eye- harrowing, Papermoon Puppet Theatre tells its Full $34 featured in the Creation stories performances from Darwin’s Concession $27 popping visual experience. • Inspired by the events of the infamous ‘Year of story with such tenderness and beauty that it will of the Larrakia People. Local Group (4+) $30 local Indonesian community Where Living Dangerously’ in Indonesia, Mwathirika linger long in the hearts and minds of those who school children have worked George’s Green, George Brown and visiting artists, as well as explores themes of identity and society. It experience it. Bookings Where & When Darwin Botanic Gardens with Darwin artist Anthony • tantalising tastes of traditional 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au Bagot Community uncovers some of the turmoil and upheaval Discover Papermoon Puppet Theatre as they rove Duwun Lee and Scott Wright Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug food to sample, Pesona When that occurred in the transition to modern-day Attention (see p6 for details) Sun 11 Aug 5pm–10.30pm around Festival sites, creating enchanting one-on- from visual theatre company Indonesia transports you Not recommended for children Various sites throughout Indonesia through thought-provoking stories one performances for children and adults alike. Erth plus Bryony Anderson across the Timor Sea without under the age of 12 the Festival FREE that are highly relatable and ultimately uplifting. and Conor Full to create (see darwinfestival.org.au for leaving town. details) Using the whimsy and seeming innocence of a spectacular large-scale Bring the whole family to beautiful, simple puppets and minimal dialogue, Supported by Consulate of the Republic of Rainbow Serpent puppet FREE Supported by Consulate of the Republic of George’s Green for this annual Indonesia and Darwin’s Indonesian Business Papermoon Puppet Theatre has created a unique Indonesia performing at the Bagot & Community Indonesian celebration and Festival and Festival venues.

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Enter the boxing gym; a place his preparations for a world- of dreams, of glory, of a better title bout. I’m Your Man is the life, where everyone wants story of who she and her tape “Fabulousness can come to be special and only one recorder met along the way – in many forms, and thing is certain – no matter past legends, up-and-comers how high you fly you will and failed contenders whose Taylor Mac seems intent eventually lose. I’m Your Man lives have all been irreversibly on assuming each and is no ordinary slice-of-life play changed by the fight game. every one of them.” about boxing. The actors wear This is fuelled-up, high-stakes, the new York Times earpieces and deliver lines real-deal theatre, where the from the likes of Jeff Fenech, physical buzz of the gym and the late great Gus Mercurio the sweaty competiveness and Anthony ‘the Man’ of this masculine world is Mundine, all taken directly palpable. But behind the from recordings made ringside, thrilling, brutal sport lies a in gyms and dressing rooms. compelling tale of courage For 18 months theatre-maker and its cost, all brought to Roslyn Oades and her trusty life in a fascinating theatrical tape recorder followed a experience for both sports determined young boxer from lovers and theatre fans. Sydney’s Bankstown through

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Sarah Walker To the End of DasSHOKU SHAKE! Yumi Umiumare & Theatre group GUMBO Aus/Japan Reckoning Cabaret theatre Playreading Get ready to be shaken and stirred

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School and the annual Ubud of a Balinese-style Kecak The iconic Throb Nightclub, Darwin’s premier gay and movement choir, Zombies When Writers & Readers Festival) lesbian friendly late-night hot spot, is set to go off each Fri & Sat throughout the Festival in the Banyan Tree promises • create a sumptuous feast Friday and Saturday of the Festival, with sizzling drag 11pm-4am Two Drag Shows nightly inspired by the theme of Earth, to be an enchanting and entertainment performed in true ‘This Territory Life’ engaging dance experience. Wind and Fire. style. Join us as we party with appropriate glitz and Tickets glamour into the wee small hours. Available at the door on the night (free entry for ponydance ticket holders)

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Shaun Parker & Company Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word uk Dance Where Cabaret comedy Where The Playhouse, The Amphitheatre, George’s Green Darwin Entertainment Centre Meet Tina C, an all-American country gal entertainer Happy as Larry is a powerful performance Happy as Larry fuses gritty realism, jaw-dropping When When Tue 20–Thu 22 Aug 7pm that combines a free-flowing mix of ballet, physical performances and a playful sensibility Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm with a big heart, here to teach us a thing or two about Duration 1hr 30mins breakdance, roller-skating and highly physical to create an exuberant and uplifting exploration Fri 23 Aug 11am & 8pm • Duration 1hr 15mins Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations through• the• Tickets contemporary dance, all set to a vibrant of the human condition and the elusive nature Full $42 electro-acoustic score and performed against of happiness. The cast of characters is developed Tickets power of line dancing, singing and group hugs Conc & Group (8+) $39 the backdrop of an ingenious set. Created by from the Enneagram, a psychological system that Full $40 award-winning Australian choreographer Shaun maps nine personality types – all rich inspiration Conc & Group (8+) $36 Theatrical innovator and multi award-winning In Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word Bookings comedian Christopher Green brings his controversial topics are approached with clever 08 8943 4222 Parker, it builds on his national and international for Parker’s insightful creativity and the perfect Bookings darwinfestival.org.au reputation for choreography that combines a fat springboard to explore the different ways we 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au wonderfully outrageous comic creation Tina C to humour, subtle jibes and illuminating hypocrisy, dose of funny with a visionary dance aesthetic. perceive happiness. 08 8980 3333 Darwin Festival. Seriously funny and deadly clever, but most importantly at the heart of Tina’s Attention Darwin Entertainment Centre Tina is set to sashay and sparkle her way into your performance is a genuine love of humanity. Not recommended for children under the age of 15 Attention heart and prick your conscience on the way. Accompanied by acclaimed musician James Seated Event Smoke Effects A country music superstar and global icon for the Henry (grandson of the legendary Jimmy Little) with a special guest cameo from Ali Mills, and “Happy as Larry is brilliantly choreographed, flawlessly and American way of life, Tina C has been to Australia Supported by Arts on Tour NSW & Arts NSW a bunch of times and has figured out that there’s with her unique mix of biting political satire, “One of the great joyously performed, and thoroughly entertaining from start glamour and comedy songs, Tina C will make Toured with the support of the Australian some stuff to work out between the older and Australian Stage Government through Australia Council for the Arts comic creations to finish.” newer inhabitants of this country. And she’s the you look at our country through new eyes. woman to make it happen, using the obvious tool of the age.” – the healing power of country music. Stephen Fry

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TO BAGOT COMMUNITY, CASUARINA, CDU AND NIGHTCLIFF

1. Festival Park Corner Smith Street & Harry Chan Avenue The Lighthouse Brown’s Mart Theatre Christ Church Cathedral Old Town Hall Ruins 23

2. George’s Green Gardens Road, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens The Amphitheatre 10. Deckchair Pendopo Cinema 14 Jervois Road 3. Northern Centre for (off Kitchener Drive) Contemporary Art Vimy Lane, 11. DVaa Parap Shopping Village 56 Woods Street

4. Bagot Community 12. Fannie Bay Gaol Bagot Road, Ludmilla East Point Road, Fannie Bay

National Indigenous 5. Beautiful Nails 13. H Hotel 55-59 Mitchell Street 81 Smith Street Music Awards 6. CHARLES DARWIN 14. Kahlin Compound Site 24 UNIVERSITY (CDU) Corner Lambell Terrace & YOTHU YINDI TRIBUTE Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina Kahlin Avenue, Myilly Point Music Where CDU Art Gallery The Amphitheatre, George’s Green Bldg Orange 12.1.02 15. Museum and Art The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) Artists including Kutcha Edwards, Shellie Free buses depart the venue for Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Interchanges after the show Northern Editions Gallery Gallery of the bring together the country’s best Indigenous Morris, Dewayne Everettsmith, Territory talents Bldg Orange 9 Northern Territory performers alongside its rising stars for one Grant Nundhirribala and Djolpa McKenzie, When (MAGNT) Sat 10 Aug 7pm Nan Giese Gallery Conacher Street, Fannie Bay incredible, celebratory night of music. emerging hip-hop act Jimblah and lead singer• Gates open 6pm Bldg Orange 10 from East Journey Rrawun Maymuru, will play Duration 4hrs Recent ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Yothu 20. the Old bank tribute to Yothu Yindi, covering the band’s 7. Darwin Convention 16. Nail Lovers Yindi are regarded as the first Indigenous Corner Smith & Bennett Streets Tickets Centre Casuarina Square, band to break into the mainstream and their greatest and most recognised songs. Full $30 Stokes Hill Road 247 Trower Road legacy will be celebrated in stellar fashion at This is a special one-off Darwin-only event Conc & Group (8+) $25 21. Outstation Gallery Children 12 & under FREE 8 Parap Place, Parap this year’s NIMAs. Musicians from all over the the whole family can enjoy. Head to The 8. Darwin Entertainment 17. Nightcliff Pool country are flying in to hit the stage with a very Amphitheatre and see history being made at this Bookings Centre 259 Casuarina Drive 08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.au 22. SKYCITY Darwin special ‘house band’ featuring original Yothu knock out concert experience. 93 Mitchell Street The Lawns, Gilruth Avenue Yindi members. The Playhouse 18. Nomad Art Gallery Attention The Studio 1/3 Vickers Street, Parap Festival hubs This is an Alcohol-free Event 23. Raintree Park The Gallery Corner Knuckey Street 19. Northern Territory & Smith Street Mall Venues Presented by Music NT Supported by 9. Darwin Waterfront Library recreation Lagoon Parliament House, Corner 24. Throb Nightclub Ticket outlets Kitchener Drive Bennett & Mitchell Streets 64 Smith Street

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The Amphitheatre 9.30pm Theatre Opening 28 9 Don Giovanni Darwin Entertainment 8pm Opera 4 Santos Opening Concert The Amphitheatre 6.30pm Music Centre 25 ponydance Throb Nightclub 10pm Dance 19 JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN The Amphitheatre 8.30pm Theatre PG Monday 12 August Standard Double H Hotel 8.30pm Comedy PG Friday 9 August 29 PG Friday 23 August 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE 37 The Ape The Lighthouse 9pm Music 43 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Darwin Convention Centre 12noon Visual Arts 12 Talon Salon Beautiful Nails Various Special Event 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 10pm Cabaret Official Opening 12 Happy as Larry Darwin Entertainment 11am Dance Centre 26 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE Centre 29 Standard Double H Hotel 10.30pm Comedy 45 New Work in Kimberley Ochre DVAA 3pm Visual Arts 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE PG Brow Horn Orchestra Festival Club @ The 10.30pm Music Official Opening Tuesday 13 August 30 20 I’m Your Man Brown’s Mart Theatre 1pm Theatre Joonba, Junba, Juju Official Tactile Arts 3.30pm Visual Arts 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE Lighthouse 45 40 Keyim Ba’s African Caravan George’s Green 5.30pm Music Opening 41 Tom E Lewis The Lighthouse 7pm Music 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret 48 105.7 ABC Darwin’s Happy George’s Green 5pm Talks 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance Hour on the Green Centre 18 This Territory Life The Lighthouse 9pm Special Event Trade Winds Darwin Waterfront 7pm Special Event 2 Welcome to Country Festival Park 6pm FREE 15 PG Sunday 18 August Recreation Lagoon 30th Telstra NATSIA Awards Museum and Art Gallery of 6.15pm Visual Arts 43 16 People’s Choice Teddy Bears’ George’s Green 9am- Family 38 Dyson, Stringer & Cloher The Lighthouse 7pm Music Presentation the Northern Territory Picnic 12noon PG 11 The Arrival The Amphitheatre 7.30pm Special Event 28 The Trial and Death of Brown’s Mart Theatre 6.30pm Comedy Wednesday 14 August 12 Talon Salon Nail Lovers Various Special Event Socrates (No Relation) Talon Salon Nail Lovers Various Special Event 48 Liyarn Ngarn: Deckchair Deckchair Cinema 7.30pm Film 12 Papermoon Puppet Theatre - 17 Brown’s Mart Theatre 5pm Theatre Cinema Screening 21 Taylor Mac The Lighthouse 7pm Cabaret 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE Mwathirika 20 I’m Your Man Brown’s Mart Theatre 8pm Theatre 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance 48 In Conversation: Brown’s Mart Theatre 1pm Talks 22 Choir Girl The Amphitheatre 6.45pm Theatre Remembering Kahlin Courtyard 26 Happy as Larry Darwin Entertainment 8pm Dance 28 Asher Treleaven Brown’s Mart Theatre 8pm Comedy 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret Compound Centre 8 You Am I The Amphitheatre 8pm Music Centre 45 Kahlin Sunset History Trail Old Kahlin Site, Myilly Point 5.30pm Visual Arts 38 The NEO The Lighthouse 9pm Music 29 Heath Franklin’s Chopper The Lighthouse 9.30pm Comedy 31 White Shoes and The Couples The Lighthouse 7pm Music 40 Jess Ribeiro & the Bone The Lighthouse 7pm Music Company 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 10pm Cabaret 28 Smart Casual Brown’s Mart Theatre 9.30pm Comedy Centre Collectors 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance Urthboy & Jimblah Festival Club @ The 11pm Music Gourmet Gala on the Green 25 ponydance Throb Nightclub 10pm Dance 30 24 George’s Green 7pm Special Event JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN The Amphitheatre 8.30pm Theatre Lighthouse 19 29 Standard Double H Hotel 8.30pm Comedy 30 Hot Brown Honey Burlesque Festival Club @ The 11pm Cabaret 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance 40 Jigsaw Collective & The The Lighthouse 8.30pm Music Lighthouse 31 An Evening with Wagons The Lighthouse 9pm Music Mouldy Lovers 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance PG Saturday 10 August 45 APY Lands Survey Exhibition Outstation Gallery 11am Visual Arts PG Thursday 15 August PG Monday 19 August PG Saturday 24 August 2013 Official Opening 12 Talon Salon Nail Lovers Various Special Event 16 MC Platypus and Queen Brown’s Mart Theatre 11am Family 12 Talon Salon Beautiful Nails Various Special Event 45 Joshua Bonson Official Northern Centre for 12noon Visual Arts Koala’s Hip Hop Jamboree 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE 20 I’m Your Man Brown’s Mart Theatre 2pm Theatre Opening Contemporary Art 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE 45 Broncos, Birds & Boulders Northern Editions Gallery 2pm Visual Arts 45 COW+DIG+AIR+GAS=AXE DVAA 5pm Visual Arts 47 Too Many Cheeky Dogs Launch Northern Territory Library 3pm Special Event Official Opening 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance Official Opening 14 Backyards Unplugged: Darwin Local Backyard 4pm Music 45 Kuralka tjanu tjukurrpa: Nan Giese Gallery 3pm Visual Arts 45 Kahlin Sunset History Trail Old Kahlin Site, Myilly Point 5.30pm Visual Arts Keyim Ba Kuwarri marra ku Official 18 This Territory Life with Richard Brown’s Mart Theatre 6pm Special Event PG 10 Diamonds are for Trevor SKYCITY Darwin 7pm Cabaret Opening Fidler Tuesday 20 August 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret 6 Bagot Festival Bagot Community 3pm-8pm Special Event 39 Green Stone Garden vs The The Lighthouse 7pm Music Centre 7 The Walking Neighbourhood Bagot Community 3.30pm Special Event Symphony of Blue 48 In Conversation: Fear of a Brown’s Mart Theatre 1pm Talks Brown Stage Courtyard 15 Trade Winds Darwin Waterfront 7pm Special Event Backyards Unplugged: Mama Darwin Local Backyard 4pm Music 29 Standard Double H Hotel 8.30pm Comedy Recreation Lagoon 14 18 This Territory Life The Lighthouse 7pm Special Event Kin 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 8.30pm Cabaret 39 Martin Martini The Lighthouse 7pm Music 29 Julia Morris Darwin Entertainment 5pm Comedy Centre 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret Centre 20 I’m Your Man Brown’s Mart Theatre 8pm Theatre Centre 31 An Evening with Wagons The Lighthouse 9pm Music 26 Tina C The Amphitheatre 7pm Cabaret 42 Ben Walsh and the Orkestra of The Lighthouse 9pm Music 7 The Walking Neighbourhood Bagot Community 5.30pm Special Event the Underground 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance 46 Stone and Tin Official Opening Town Hall Ruins 6pm Visual Arts 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 10pm Cabaret 28 The Trial and Death of Brown’s Mart Theatre 6.30pm Comedy PG 40 David Garnham & The Reasons The Lighthouse 9pm Music Centre Friday 16 August to Live Socrates (No Relation) 12 Talon Salon Nail Lovers Various Special Event 25 ponydance Throb Nightclub 10pm Dance Taylor Mac The Lighthouse 7pm Cabaret 23 DasSHOKU SHAKE! The Amphitheatre 9.30pm Theatre 21 16 MC Platypus and Queen Brown’s Mart Theatre 11am Family 30 Hot Brown Honey Burlesque Festival Club @ The 11pm Cabaret 32 National Indigenous Music The Amphitheatre 7pm Music Koala’s Hip Hop Jamboree Lighthouse Awards 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE PG Wednesday 21 August 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance 24 22 Choir Girl The Amphitheatre 6.45pm Theatre 12 Talon Salon Beautiful Nails Various Special Event Julia Morris Darwin Entertainment 8pm Comedy 29 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE Centre 12 37 PG Sunday 25 August Centre Asher Treleaven Brown’s Mart Theatre 8pm Comedy 45 Kahlin Sunset History Trail Old Kahlin Site, Myilly Point 5.30pm Visual Arts 12 Talon Salon Beautiful Nails Various Special Event 28 39 Green Stone Garden The Lighthouse 7pm Music Heath Franklin’s Chopper The Lighthouse 9.30pm Comedy 26 Tina C The Amphitheatre 7pm Cabaret 14 Pool Party Nightcliff Pool 2pm-6pm Music 29 24 Zombies in the Banyan Tree George’s Green 7pm Dance 28 Smart Casual Brown’s Mart Theatre 9.30pm Comedy 42 Mick Thomas’ Roving The Lighthouse 7pm Music 22 To the End of Reckoning Brown’s Mart Theatre 3pm Theatre 9 Don Giovanni Darwin Entertainment 8pm Opera Commission Playreading The Lighthouse Block Party Festival Club @ The 11pm Music 30 Centre La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret Lighthouse 12 48 Michael Leunig: Dangerous Christ Church Cathedral 5pm Talks 19 JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN The Amphitheatre 8.30pm Theatre Centre Ideas for Interesting Times 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance 29 Standard Double H Hotel 8.30pm Comedy 31 The Falls The Lighthouse 8.30pm Music 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 7pm Cabaret 29 Fear of a Brown Planet The Lighthouse 9pm Comedy 23 DasSHOKU SHAKE! The Amphitheatre 9.30pm Theatre Centre PG Sunday 11 August 12 La Soirée Darwin Entertainment 10pm Cabaret 15 Trade Winds Darwin Waterfront 7pm Special Event 6 Bagot Festival Bagot Community 3pm-10pm Special Event Centre Recreation Lagoon PG 39 Martin Martini The Lighthouse 7pm Music 7 The Walking Neighbourhood Bagot Community 3.30pm Special Event 29 Standard Double H Hotel 10.30pm Comedy Thursday 22 August Talon Salon Beautiful Nails Various Special Event Archie Roach’s Into the The Amphitheatre 8pm Music In Conversation: Breaking Bagot Community 4.30pm Talks 30 Brow Horn Orchestra Festival Club @ The 10.30pm Music 12 5 48 Bloodstream Down the Wall Lighthouse 37 The Lunch Box Series Raintree Park 12.30pm FREE 16 Pesona Indonesia The Amphitheatre 5pm Family 25 Throb Nightclub Late Show Throb Nightclub 11pm Dance 48 In Conversation: Brave New Brown’s Mart Theatre 1pm Talks 25 ponydance Throb Nightclub 8pm Dance Territories Courtyard 7 The Walking Neighbourhood Bagot Community 5.30pm Special Event 38 Sietta The Lighthouse 9pm Music For full details of the Festival’s Visual Arts program, including 45 Kahlin Sunset History Trail Old Kahlin Site, Myilly Point 5.30pm Visual Arts 45 Joonba, Junba, Juju Tactile Arts 6pm Visual Arts 30 Hot Brown Honey Burlesque Festival Club @ The 11pm Cabaret Performance gallery opening hours, see the individual event listings pp43-46. 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Jump online at darwinfestival.org.au Casuarina Square Box Office Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm & Sun 10am–3pm from 9 August until Give us a call on 08 8943 4222 the Festival ends We’re here Mon–Sat 10am–5pm until 4 August and then 7 days a week 9am–8pm until the Festival ends Seeing a show at Darwin Entertainment Centre? Drop by and say hi at a Festival Box Office Then you can also buy your tickets through their Box Office. Either megan roberts Tatts Ticket Caravan in the Smith Street Mall in person Mon–Sat 10am–2pm and 1 hour prior to the show, online Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm until 4 August and then at yourcentre.com.au or by phoning 08 8980 3333 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm & Weekends 11am–5pm until the Festival ends Create your very own timetable Festival Park Box Office The Lunch Box Series Ditch the highlighter, throw away the red pen – you can Open Tue–Sat 5pm ‘til late from 9 August until the Festival ends now schedule all of your favourite events in one place. Visit free Where George’s Green Box Office darwinfestival.org.au or download our 2013 iPhone app to plan Raintree Park Open 5pm ‘til late when there’s a show on from 8 August until your favourite Festival events and make sure you don’t miss a thing. Get out of the office and enjoy lunch with the Festival ends When a free show in Raintree Park Wed 7–Fri 23 Aug • Mon–Fri from 12.30pm Park yourself on the grass and enjoy some cabaret and music to comedy, theatre or dance, FREE fresh air and free entertainment as part of and a chance to win tickets, in this Festival Venue The Lunch Box Series. Each day from 12.30pm sneak peek. Supported by stars from the Festival program perform a Fill up on some free fun with this sample of special FREE lunchtime show by our Tatts the Festival’s delights. Information All Darwin Festival venues are SMOKE FREE Ticket Caravan. Expect anything from circus,

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The Amphitheatre Each person travelling must be holding a valid Festival ticket or normal fares apply. All performances are General Admission. Australian rock icon Tex Where Perkins has formed a new Seating is provided for DasSHOKU SHAKE!, Choir Girl, The Lighthouse Getting to George’s Green supergroup, The Ape. Love JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN and Tina C. Catch bus route numbers 4 & 6 via Gilruth Avenue or number 15 The Ape! The Ape loves you! When • Food and beverages are available for sale. (Thursdays only). Sat 17 Aug 9pm Darwin meet this new force Duration 1hr Alternatively catch bus route numbers 5, 7 & 10 via Stuart Hwy, on the Oz rock scene: Gus walk along Geranium Street down the ramp through the gardens. Tickets Festival Park Agars on drums, Raul Sanchez Full $42 Conc & Group (8+) $38 Box Office, bar and food stalls open every day, 5pm ‘til late Getting to Festival Park on guitar, Pat Bourke on bass [Excl. Mon 12 & Mon 19 Aug] Catch bus route numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 28 or number 15 and piano and the main man Bookings This is a licensed site. No BYO alcohol is permitted. (Thursdays only) to Darwin Interchange. himself, Tex Perkins on vocals 08 8943 4222 and guitar. darwinfestival.org.au The Lighthouse For service times and nearest bus stop to venue see Department The Ape is simple, primitive, Attention All performances are general admission. of Transport's website (transport.nt.gov.au/public/bus/darwin). filthily fun rock ‘n’ roll. So be Limited Seating There is only limited seating available for the following Access prepared to lose all control performances: Festival Club shows, Jigsaw Collective & The Mouldy For all venue and event access information please see individual when they hit The Lighthouse Lovers, Orkestra of the Underground, Sietta, The Ape, The NEO event pages and our Access page (p68). for one night only. Nothing can and An Evening with Wagons. We want you to get up and dance! stop The Ape! Beverages are available for sale.

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COW+DIG+ New Work in Prized: Behind the Wire 6. AIR+GAS=AXE 7. Kimberley Ochre 8. Yirrkala Artists 9.

The creativity and talent of Doug Bartlett’s jagged explosive Kununurra’s Red Rock Art Gallery Yirrkala artists have featured prisoners in the Territory’s style is the fruit of a collaboration brings its annual showcase of prominently in the Telstra 8. 1. 11. Correctional Centres is brought between artists Nick Morris and contemporary art from the East National Aboriginal and Torres into the spotlight with the annual Dave Bowers. Silkscreen images Kimberley including new work Strait Islander Art Awards over Behind the Wire exhibition. and wild freehand painting clash of textured paintings using their 30-year history, with Inmates enrolled in art education and overlap in works exploring handground Kimberley ochres 22 winners since 1994 from this sculpt, draw, dye, print and paint the theme of urban sprawl. This by Lloyd Kwilla, Claude Carter, small community. Prized: Yirrkala their ideas to create an exhibition is Doug Bartlett’s first Darwin Nellie Gordon, Jimmy McKenzie Artists showcases the work of of vibrant and expressive artwork. show after successful exhibitions and Freddy Timms with early these previous award recipients of their raucous colourful pop art paintings from the Red Rock in prints and barks. Where Fannie Bay Gaol Museum around the world. Collection. Where Nomad Art Gallery Official Opening Thu 8 Aug 10am Where DVAA Where DVAA Official Opening Thu 8 Aug 6pm Exhibition Dates Official Opening Official Opening Fri 9 Aug 3pm Thu 15 Aug 5pm Sat 3 Aug–Sun 1 Sep Exhibition Dates Exhibition Dates Mon–Sun 10am–3pm Exhibition Dates Wed 7–Mon 12 Aug 11am–6pm Thu 8–Sat 31 Aug Presented by Northern Territory Correctional Thu 15–Mon 19 Aug 11am–6pm Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Presented by Red Rock Gallery with DVAA in Facilities in association with Darwin Festival Sat 9am–2pm association with Darwin Festival 2. 5. 10. Presented by Red Rock Gallery with DVAA in association with Darwin Festival Presented by Nomad Art with Buku Larrnggay Mulka in association with Darwin Festival

1. Michael Riley: Untitled from the series Cloud [Feather], 2000 Luminous World: Contemporary Art Joonba, Junba, Juju—Performance 2. Lance James: HORSE AT DOCKER RIVER, 2013 from the Wesfarmers Collection 1. and Artefacts of the Kimberley 10. Kahlin Sunset History Trail 11. 3. Harry Tjutjuna: Wanka, Acrylic on linen, 2012 4. Sydney Moody: Birriwa Tree leaves, 2013 Luminous World features more than 60 significant Where CDU Art Gallery A Kimberley Aboriginal Artists This special exhibition and 5. joshua bonson Where Tactile Arts Where 6. behind the wire paintings, objects and photographs from the exhibition of performance accompanying walking tours Old Kahlin Site, Cnr Lambell Tce Exhibition Dates 7. Doug Bartlett: Gas and Oil Power Wesfarmers Collection by 55 contemporary Australian and artefacts that reflects the Official Opening commemorate the centenary & Kahlin Ave, Myilly Point 8. claude Carter: Goornboorooru Thu 8 Aug–Fri 4 Oct Fri 9 Aug 3.30pm Cave, Natural pigments and binder Kimberley’s rich connection to of Kahlin Compound, which on canvas, 2013 and New Zealand artists of note. Encompassing a range Mon–Fri 10am–4pm or by appointment Walking Tours 9. Gawarrin Gumana: Mundukul at of cultural, aesthetic and philosophical perspectives, Sat 10 & 17 Aug 10am–3pm traditional song and dance. This Exhibition Dates compulsorily housed Aboriginal Wed 14 & 21 Aug 5.30pm–6.30pm Baraltja, etching Fri 9 Aug–Sun 1 Sep 10. Alan Griffiths with Balmoorah it reveals the imaginative and creative ways that artists vibrant collection showcases dance people and stolen children from Thur 15 & 22 Aug 5.30pm–6.30pm 11. Women and Children, Courtesy Artists & Curator Talks Tue–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm Marella Collection, Northern have explored the phenomenon of light – both its totems, head dresses, dance boards, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm 1913-1938. Take a sunset walk Presented by Friends of Kahlin in association with Territory Library Thu 8 Aug 12noon Darwin Festival presence and absence – and the role it plays in creating string belts, masks and armbands with Larrakia guide Robbie Mills, Performance CDU Public Programs and transforming our world. and will be complimented by Sun 11 Aug 6pm–8pm acknowledge the site’s history Sat 17 Aug 11am & Wed 21 Aug 12noon digital presentations of traditional Presented by Kimberley Aboriginal Artists with and hear moving stories of past Presented by Charles Darwin University Art Gallery in partnership Tactile Arts in association with Darwin Festival with Wesfarmers Arts and in association with Darwin Festival performances. Kahlin residents.

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By Johanna Bell & Dion Beasley NT Special event

’On Monday I walked to my auntie’s house and Where guess what I saw? ONE yellow cheeky dog asleep on Northern Territory Library, the floor.’ So begins this cheeky children’s story set Parliament House • in a remote Indigenous community. When Join Tennant Creek artist Dion Beasley and local Sat 24 Aug 3pm Duration 2hrs author Johanna Bell for the launch of the new picture book Too Many Cheeky Dogs. Be inspired FREE by the story behind the book’s creation, peruse local primary students’ stories and illustrations (created All Cheeky Dogs events at Darwin Festival in the lead-up to the launch as part of the Festival’s have been generously supported by the Artists in Schools program) and watch Dion doing Northern Territory Library what he loves best – drawing cheeky camp dogs. This launch promises to be an entertaining event for children and adults alike!

Yjukult i Napangati, Untitled (detail), Acrylic on linen, 2012

Stone and Tin Salon des Workshops & Masterclasses Artists in Schools Glenn Campbell The extensive 2013 Workshops program offers professional artists and Each year selected Festival artists take their talents to local students Visual interested arts lovers the chance to learn from some of the Festival’s as part of our Artists in Schools program supported by The NT Arts Refusés visiting guests. Here’s just a sample of what’s on offer this year. Government Department of Education and Training. Visual Arts This year, artists including dancers from Shaun Parker & Award-winning Top End Where Let’s Make Music Making Art Happen Company and Too Many Cheeky Dogs author Johanna Bell and photographer Glenn Campbell Town Hall Ruins Each year the prestigious submitted to NATSIAA that Songwriting with Mama Kin Producing 101 – a chance to artist Dion Beasley will be found working with and inspiring a has amassed a vast body of • National Aboriginal and didn’t make the cut, but Percussion with Ben Walsh hone your producing skills new generation of arts enthusiasts. To be involved contact Darwin work that is stamped by a When Official Opening Torres Strait Islander Art that nonetheless deserve an with Olivia Ansell (Shaun Festival on 8943 4200. drive to capture and evoke Sat 10 Aug 6pm • Parker & Company executive Award (NATSIAA) receives appreciative gallery audience. Hit the Dance Floor the isolation, harshness Exhibition Dates hundreds of submissions from Creative process and producer), Brad Spalding and unique qualities of the Thu 8–Sun 25 Aug (ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Nightly from sundown Indigenous artists from around repertoire for contemporary Australian interior directly Where the country. But what happens The Old Bank, dancers with members of general manager) and Britt School Matinee Sessions as he has experienced it. FREE to those entries that don’t get Cnr Smith & Bennett Sts Shaun Parker & Company Guy (Independent curator and His latest exhibition, Stone producer) selected by the judges? Butoh Basics with performance and Tin, is a visual journey When For school group bookings and discounts contact the Box Office Stone and Tin is supported through funding from Drawing on the originally Official Opening maker Yumi Umiumare Is that really an arts project? through the heritage of the the Australian Government’s Your Community Thu 8 Aug 4pm directly on 08 8943 4222. Heritage Program – a masterclass in socially Northern Territory. Stunning French idea of exhibiting Exhibition Dates For the Youngsters engaged arts projects with photographs take you from works rejected by the jury of Thu 8–Tue 20 Aug MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s Hip Hop Jamboree Tue–Sun 12noon–7pm Candy B’s Booty School – Lenine Bourke (Contact Inc Central Desert rock carvings to official awards, Paul Johnstone Fri 16 & Mon 19 Aug 11am (page 16) Gallery and Matt Ward of an introduction to hip hop artistic director, The Walking the Cold War where history has FREE for youngsters Neighbourhood) I’m Your Man left its mark on the landscape, Outstation Gallery host their Fri 23 Aug 1pm (page 20) where the people have long own Salon des Refusés. Picture book-making with Too Theatremaking masterclass This exhibition showcases Presented by Outstation — art from art centres gone and only the things of and Paul Johnstone Gallery in association with Many Cheeky Dogs creators with Roslyn Oades (I’m Your Happy as Larry Darwin Festival Stone and Tin remain. an eclectic range of works Dion Beasley and Johanna Bell Man creator and director) Fri 23 Aug 11am (page 26)

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