Behind the Scenes: Performing Arts and the NT

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:00 - Sat, 08/25/2018 - 17:00

Event Details

  • Date
    Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:00 - Sat, 08/25/2018 - 17:00
  • Location
    Northern Territory Library
  • Cost
    Free
Bookings essential
Black and white photograph of five men from Sunrize band posing for photo. Come men laughing others staring into the distance
Description

The Northern Territory has produced some legendary musicians such Dr. G, Sunrize Band, Yothu Yindi and Jessica Mauboy. The Grey Panthers are the longest-running performing dance group for people over 60 in Australia. Award-winning playwrights and productions from our backyard have received Australia’s highest accolades.

As Northern Territory Library launches its new exhibition, A Territory Story, you’re invited to join us for a special curator talk on how the Territory performing arts sector has evolved.

Four sessions are being presented during the Festival. 

Wednesday 15 August, 4:00 - 5:00pm

Saturday 18 August, 4:00 - 5:00pm

Wednesday 22 August, 4:00 - 5:00pm

Saturday 25 August, 4:00 - 5:00pm

This event is being presented as part of the 2018 Darwin Festival program. Bookings online or phone 8943 4222. 

Image credit: Tony Mott (Northern Territory Library - Sunrize Collection)