Overview
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 QPAC and Bangarra Dance Theatre
This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of joy, inclusion, gathering and stories.
Creatives
- Choreography Frances Rings and artists of Bangarra Dance Theatre
- Artistic & Cultural Collaborator Darrell Sibosado
- Set Design Charles Davis
- Costume Design Elizabeth Gadsby
- Lighting Design Damien Cooper
- Composer Brendon Boney
- Cultural Consultant Trevor Sampi
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au. You can find a full list of accessibility enhanced performances including Audio-Described / Auslan Interpreted / Captioned / Relaxed / Tactile tours here.
Audio Described
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
- Sat 9 Aug 2025, 1:30 PM
- Sat 9 Aug 2025, 7:30 PM
Tactile Tour
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production. Tours are available to patrons who book into the above Audio Described performances. Tours will last approximately 20 minutes and will take place inside the Playhouse stalls.
- Sat 9 Aug 2025, 2:35 PM