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Talent gathering for the 2008 Dreaming |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
Theatrical productions to be
enjoyed at this fourth Dreaming festival on the Woodford site, just an
hour's drive north west of Brisbane, include Jimmy Little's Gentle
Journey, Jesus Hopped on the A' Train', Bible Boxing Love, Koiki,
Quinkan, Strange Resting Places, Lessons in Flight, and The Clown from
Snowy River.
The Dancestry venue will see a wonderful procession of people strutting their stuff in may different ways from fun footwork to the more traditional stepping. The Chooky Dancers should be a smash hit with their unique Greek technique, while line dancing champs the AMS Redfern Line Dancers do their fun bit. The more traditional dance offerings come from the famed Doonooch Dance Company, the Injinoo Dance Team, Minh Pora, the Miwatj Dancers, the Ngardiji Dancers, the Rako Dance Company and The Native American Dancers.
The festivalšs film programme is far ranging and comprehensive and has more than 30 movies of varying lengths from major features to 5-minute wonders. In all, there will be nearly 50 showings of indigenous cinematographic talent during the festival.
Also, the Dreaming is a talkfest, whether at a formal forum gathering or in firecircle chats in the evenings. The festival hosts a whole host of speakers who will have their say, and invite patrons to have their say.
The visual arts are magnificently represented with eight galleries showing and selling indigenous works of art. Also, the festival offers other special features such as workshops on traditional healing, art installations, aboriginal spirituality and a yoga circle.
Last, but not forgotten are laughing matters. Humour in large doses will be supplied by comedians Sam Conway and Sean Choolburra, and favourite festival fun act The Ladies of Bigotbri Concerned Women's Association.
The Dreaming festival, hosted and organised by the Queensland Folk Federation, takes place from Friday, June 6 through to Monday, June 9 inclusive.
For more details visit the festival website at www.thedreamingfestival.com
Pre-purchase tickets and SAVE online at www.thedreamingfestival.com or call the festival office on 07 5496 1066.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 )
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