Illume explores the awe of light
Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light – the central life force of our planet. From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance to explore the ways light has captivated and sustained Indigenous cultural existence for millennia.
Today, artificial light pollution disrupts ecosystems and obscures the dark night sky, devastating First Nations people’s connections to sky country and limiting their ability to share celestial knowledge and skylore. First Nations people stand on the precipice of the world under threat.
Mirning Choreographer Frances Rings and Goolarrgon Bard Visual Artist Darrell Sibosado’s collaboration explores the awe of light, a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. It charts the impacts of light pollution in a climate emergency. Illume asks the urgent question: is the deep wisdom passed down from elders enough to illuminate a path forward from the shadows of a dark future?
Journey with us through a kaleidoscope of images, patterns and synergies into the otherworldly language of light.
Presented by Bangarra Dance Theatre
Event Details:
Dates: 4th to 14th June 2025
Duration: 70 minutes. Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Suitable for: Recomended for ages 12+ Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Location: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Warnings: This production may contain political and social themes, depictions related to traumatic events suffered by First Nations Peoples, and voices or images of deceased persons.
Warnings: Please be advised that this performance contains strobe lighting, haze, smoke effects and elevated sound levels.