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Luke Cornish looks at power and spin – Hamlet-style.
“DON’T Shoot the Messenger” is a confronting exhibition from former Canberra street artist Luke Cornish (ELK) which features 54 hand cut stencil works. By holding a mirror up to society through his art (that’s from “Hamlet”), Cornish hopes to inspire people to think critically about power, spin and extremism. The exhibition will open at the aMBUSH Gallery, Kambri, ANU, from 6-8pm, Friday, March 12. It will then runs 10am-6pm weekdays and 12pm-5pm on weekends until April 11. Registration essential here.
“THIS is us: A musical reflection of Australia” will be performed by by classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the National Museum of Australia. The Grigoryans have been inspired by 18 historical objects for which they have composed personal responses. Encore presentation, Friday, March 12. Bookings here.
Bangarra artists in “SandSong”.
AFTER a year’s hiatus, Canberra Theatre Centre will welcome Bangarra Dance Theatre back in winter with its show, “SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert”. Created in consultation with Wangkatjungka/Walmajarri elders, it draws on the stories, knowledge and memories of the past and honours the legacy of the late actor, Ningali Josie Lawford-Wolf, whose family has long generational ties to this part of the Kimberley and are current owners of the pastoral lease for Bohemia Downs cattle station. July 15-17, bookings here or 6275 2700.
Rachel Pengilly as Lizzie. Photo Cathy Breen
HILARY Bell’s disturbing play, “Wolf Lullaby” is the first local production for 2021 at The Q. Presented by Jordan Best’s company Echo Theatre, the play sees a two-year-old boy murdered and suspicion falling on nine-year-old Lizzie, creating a dilemma for her young mum, Angela. At Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, until February 27 bookings at theq.net.
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The cast of “The Sound of Music” in rehearsal.
Players take on an all-time favouriteÂ
THE Queanbeyan Players has a whole new take on one of the most beloved films of all time, âThe Sound of Musicâ, showing this March at The Q â Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, says co-director Alison Newhouse.
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CITY Walk is getting into the holiday spirit with its “kaleidoscopic” Christmas tree, unique Christmas decorations designed by artist Stephen Mok, as well as family activities, giveaways and performances by local artists and roving carollers. Information here.
“DICKSON Sounds in the Village” has been bringing sounds alive in Dickson every Saturday for the past month, and will host its last performance featuring the Bec Taylor School of Music at Dickson Library courtyard, 11am-1pm, December 19. Information here.
Christmas classic “Elf” will be on show at the courtyard in front of the Dickson Post Shop… December 19
CLASSIC Christmas film “Elf”, starring Will Ferrell, will be on show at the courtyard in front of the Dickson Post Shop from 8pm, with entertainment from Lucy Sparkles and friends starting at 6pm, December 19. Information here.