Country Arts SA

Saltbush - Insite Arts | Whyalla

Saltbush centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide as they cross Australian landscapes on-foot, allowing young audiences to interact, play and perform in the show.

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

Apr 11, 2025 18:30

Event Ends

Apr 11, 2025 19:20

Venue

The Middleback Arts Centre

Location

2 McLaren Parade

Saltbush is a plant that can be found across Australia and so it represents a common thread between Indigenous nations and First Nations peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance, and instrumental music created by First Nations artists. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an Indigenous mythological context.

Saltbush centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes – river country, an urban landscape, desert, and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding, and acknowledging how it shapes and inspires personal journeys.

Through its use of sensor and infrared cameras, Saltbush allows young audiences to interact, play and perform in the show. It also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they witness the children become involved.

Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times.

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