Blak in the Room – Free Events

Alongside three new productions, join us for a vibrant line-up of free events, including live music, rich conversation and a chance to gather and celebrate the next generation of Blak storytellers. 

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BLAK IN THE LOUNGE

Get up close and personal to installations, designs and artwork by the next wave of up and coming First Nations theatre-makers in a specially curated exhibition by Melbourne Theatre Company’s Deadly Creatives and ILBIJERRI Theatre Company’s BlackStage creatives. Southbank Theatre’s Level 2 Lounge will be open before, between, and after shows as a space to gather, yarn and relax, surrounded by a free exhibition featuring the work of Natasha Carter, Ella Clarke-King, Stone Motherless Cold, Emma Holgate and Emma Salmon. 

WED 27 NOV, SAT 30 NOV, WED 4 DEC, SAT 7 DEC
4pm—8pm
The Lounge, Level 2, Southbank Theatre

ALL OTHER DAYS IN THE SEASON 28 NOV – 6 DEC
5pm—8pm
The Lounge, Level 2, Southbank Theatre

WEAVING WORKSHOP

Come and try weaving with Cassie Leatham, Taungurung/Dja Dja Wurrung artist, master weaver, and educator, as she guides you through techniques for the art of weaving. Drop in to check out the Blak in the Lounge exhibition and stay to make something of your own.  

WED 27 NOV
4.30pm—6pm, 7pm—8pm
The Lounge, Level 2, Southbank Theatre

Please note: there will be a break between 6—7pm.

SAT 30 NOV
4.30pm—6pm, 7pm—8pm
The Lounge, Level 2, Southbank Theatre

Please note: there will be a break between 6—7pm.

WED 4 DEC
5pm—8pm
The Lounge, Level 2, Southbank Theatre

Participants are invited to attend at any time across the session and stay for as long as desired. Bookings not required.

THE FUTURE OF BLAK THEATRE

What does it mean to authentically present First Peoples’ stories on stage? Join Amy Sole, Isobel Morphy-Walsh, Andrea James and Jennifer Medway for this conversation that celebrates the vibrant tapestry of First People’s stories as part of MPavilion’s Home Ground program.

FRI 29 NOV
4.30pm—5.30pm
MPavilion, Queen Victoria Gardens, Opposite the National Gallery of Victoria

This event is free, but bookings are recommended.

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Presented in collaboration with MPavilion, an initiative of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation

IN CONVERSATION: HEALING AND STORY

Join ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Artistic Director, Rachael Maza, playwright, director and actor Glenn Shea, actor and playwright Maurial Spearim (A Wake – A Woke Mob), and playwright Isobel Morphy-Walsh (Gunawarra Re-Creation) for a yarn about the storytelling, connection, and healing.

SAT 30 NOV
4.30pm—5.15pm
Level 1 Foyer, Southbank Theatre

This event is free but bookings are recommended.

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MUSIC BY MOB

Enjoy live music from Candice Lorrae while you relax between shows.

WED 4 DEC
4.30pm—5.30pm
Level 1 Foyer, Southbank Theatre

IN CONVERSATION: SOVEREIGNTY AND PROCESS

Join artist, curator, and academic, Tiriki Onus, director Kamarra Bell-Wykes (A Wake – A Woke Mob), playwright Isobel Morphy-Walsh (Gunawarra Re-Creation) and actor and writer, Phoebe Grainer (Emu in the Sun) for a yarn about playwriting and First Nations sovereignty in the creative process.

SAT 7 DEC
4.30pm—5.15pm
Level 1 Foyer, Southbank Theatre

This event is free but bookings are recommended.

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Header Image Illustration: Natasha Carter, Murrupuk Art