Welcome to the May 2005 edition of Songlines, Bangarra's email newsletter, a bi-monthly update of the company's work, as well as giveaways and offers.

Also in this Edition:
  Page 8 special offer

Boomerang: exciting new work

Bangarra's all-new work Boomerang opens in Melbourne next week - Thursday 9 June at the Arts Centre.

DON'T MISS OUT - TIX SELLING FAST!

Stephen Page and the company have emerged from an intensive 3-month rehearsal program with a dramatic and deeply evocative new work.

"Boomerang is a celebration," says Stephen. "It's a return to the creative principles that have given Bangarra its cultural identity. It goes full circle, like a boomerang, leaving and coming back."

Following its Melbourne premier, Boomerang will tour to Brisbane and Sydney.

Playhouse, the Arts Centre, Melbourne
June 9 - 18
TICKETMASTER7 1300 136 166 or www.ticketmaster7.com

Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane
June 23 - July 2
QTIX 136 246 or www.qtix.com.au

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
July 15 - August 6
02 9250 7777 or www.sydneyoperahouse.com

More about Boomerang

Jhuny-Boy Borja

Born in The Philippines, Jhuny-Boy grew up in the Northern Territory. Multi-talented, his achievements include the highest University Entrance Score in the NT and a Bachelor of Science majoring in pure mathematics. Jhuny-Boy has been dancing with Bangarra since 2003.

When did you first decide you wanted to be a dancer?
It's sounds really ordinary - but I started dancing for fitness and somehow it just became a major part of my life.

Who inspires you in your everyday life?
Kylie!

What have you learnt by working with Bangarra?
I've gained a sense of the old traditions of dance and how beautiful and amazing they can be.

What is one of your best/worst/funniest moments as a performer?
The best was performing 'The Call' in Washington. For me everything just came together. It was like that corny image of a dancer on centre stage, completely lost in the moment, oblivious to the hundreds of people watching.

What would you like to be doing in ten-years time?
Ten years ago I would never have thought I'd be here, so I'd rather keep my options open... so long as I keep on being creative.

What challenges have you faced in your life and how did you cope with them?
I often find it difficult to express anything personal about myself - I usually deal with it by just closing my eyes and running headlong into the situation.

What is your favourite way to relax?
Walking around new and different landscapes and taking lots of photographs.

More about Jhuny-Boy

For the first time ever, Bangarra is offering people 25-years and under the amazing Telstra-20: that's $20 tickets to catch our new work Boomerang (Melbourne & Sydney seasons only).

Telstra-20: 25-yrs & under $20

By popular demand we have extended the closing date in Melbourne by another week, but this offer is strictly limited, so don't miss-out!

Limited tix / Not valid Fri & Sat eve /

Melb offer ends Jun 10 / Syd offer ends Jun 20

This offer is made possible thanks to Telstra!

Stephen on
Enough Rope

Introduced as "a great teller of Australian stories" Stephen Page joined Andrew Denton for a chat on Enough Rope last week.

In an extremely honest and at times touching interview, Stephen talked about his childhood, the loss of his brother and his role as an Aboriginal Ambassador. He also had the chance to share some very interesting traditional lingo.

Click here for full transcript

David Page

As part of this year's Message Sticks Festival, Sydney Opera House presents the Company B Belvoir production of David Page's one-man hit, Page 8.

Directed by Bangarra's Stephen Page, Page 8 is an inspirational coming-of-age story, combining storytelling, home movies, singing, dancing, and drag.

"A beautifully crafted and wonderfully performed piece of autobiographical theatre... David Page is extraordinary."
The Sydney Morning Herald

Special offer: see Page 8 for only $30 (save $15 off adult tickets) for performances from 4 June to 11 June (excluding Friday 10 and Sat 11 evening performances). Hurry there are limited tickets available, to access this special offer, call the box office on 9250 7777 and quote Bangarra.

For more information on Page 8 and the festival, please visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Message from Telstra
Telstra is delighted to be Bangarra's Principal Sponsor, with 2005 marking the fifth year of this exciting partnership. We are proud of the contribution that Telstra makes in promoting Indigenous culture.

In the first year of the partnership, it was of particular importance to Telstra to provide to regional Australians with increased access to Bangarra's creative work. This was achieved by improving Bangarra's internet capabilities and by enabling them to tour more widely in regional areas.

While this early objective remains, the relationship has moved well beyond the initial expectation. Today, Telstra and Bangarra share a truly integrated partnership that is innovative, open and flexible. Telstra is involved in many areas of Bangarra's work from capital city performances to cultural outreach programs.

Telstra's sponsorship continues to give Bangarra the resources to perform to a greater audience. In 2004, the company performed to more than 40,000 people, including a regional tour which saw Bangarra perform to 10,000 people in 12 centres across Australia.

Telstra is committed to promoting a better appreciation and understanding of the diversity of contemporary Indigenous art. As Bangarra continues to inspire and captivate audiences across the country and around the world, Telstra is proud to take a leading role in helping bring Bangarra to more people.

Ted Pretty
Group Managing Director
Telstra Technology, Innovation and Products

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