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GURR ERA OP
ABOUT THE SHOW
What would you do if you could never go home?
Join four mainland-born Torres Strait Islander women as they battle against the rising tide threatening their home, culture and identity.
GURR ERA OP (“the face of the sea” in Meriam Mir) is a celebratory sharing of culture and a call to action in the face of climate devastation, interweaving hybrid Torres Strait Islander contemporary storytelling, movement and spoken word.
Award-winning choreographer and performer Ghenoa Gela presents her landmark work, a vivid imagining of loss, and a call to action for a better future.
Please note: Floor Seating will be on cushions or similar.
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The performance on Friday 13 September at 7:30pm will be Auslan Interpreted and Audio Described.
Audio description is provided via headset, which can be collected from our Box Office prior to the performance. There are limited headsets available, so please contact [email protected] to secure your ticket and a headset.
A pre-show tactile tour is scheduled for Friday 13 September at 6:30pm, available to patrons using Audio Description services. Reservations are not required; please aim to arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to the tour start time and check in with our friendly Box Office staff.
You can purchase a ticket in the designated Auslan Interpreted section via the booking link.
If you would like to discuss your options with one of our friendly Box Office staff, please contact us via phone, email or in person. Contact details and opening hours are as follows:
Phone: +61 7 3358 8600
Email: [email protected]
Box Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM (excluding Public Holidays), and 60 mins prior to any ticketed performance
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Produced by Force Majeure in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its Arts Funding and Advisory Body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Sydney Festival, RISING, Brisbane Festival and Ten Days on the Island.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
“My ancestral homelands are slowly being devoured by a force that is essentially a product that we humans made. I know as an individual there’s not much I can do, but with the little I can, I’LL AT LEAST TRY SOMETHING. GURR ERA OP which translates to ‘The Face of the Sea’ in the Eastern Torres Strait Islander language, Meriam Mir – IS MY SOMETHING.” – Ghenoa Gela, Creator, Director, Writer and Performer of GURR ERA OP
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
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TICKETS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for ages 8+
12 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket
AUSLAN interpreted and audio described performance - FRI 13 SEP, 7:30PM
Contains adult themes
Contains strobe lighting