Name: Straight from the Strait
Start: 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: QPAC

Organization

Admin

Opera Queensland

Stage director

Nadine McDonald-Dowd

Cultural Advisors

Singer

Ruth Ghee

Tony Ghee

Librettist

Norah Bagiri

George Bagiri

Choreographer

Cleopatra Pryce

Set designer

Kevin O’Brien

Costume designer

Zoe Rouse

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Brisbane Festival

Writer

Rita Pryce

Assistant Set Designer

Paul Isakara Williams

Boyor

Harold Pascoe

Kusa

Vaughan Wapau

Pinau

Gertrude Benjamin

Serai

Georgia Corowa

Isobel

Ghenoa Gela

Mama

Jalen Sutcliffe

Man Mountain

Zeek Power

Protector Man

Bradco Bala

John Richardson

Joseph Tapau

Levi

Edward Lampton

Bobby B

Marcus Corowa

Jimmy

Zane Lemusu

Maurice Sailor

Uncle Reuben

Simeon

Kani Puru

H&S Officer

Reporter

Music arranger

Guitarist

Nathaniel Andrew

Guitar

Dimple Ban

Double Bass Player

Bassist

Will Kepa

bass

Instrumentalist

Traditional Percussion

Keyboardist

Michael Manikus

Keys (Keys)

Richard Saifoloi

Percussionist

Sisa Koroi

Drumkit

QPAC

английски

Straight from the Strait

Brisbane

Australia

Playhouse

Straight from the Strait Kimiia

Staged

Music-theatre

Approved

PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND, YUMPLA NERKEP FOUNDATION AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE FESTIVAL

A Torres Strait Island Musical

On 8 May 1968, a group of remarkable Torres Strait Islander workers on the vast expanse of the Mount Newman railway construction project shattered a world record as they laid down an astonishing 7km of track in a single day, an unparalleled feat that still stands unchallenged. At the heart of their extraordinary achievement is the power of song – songs that are unique to Australia, that tell a passionate and inspiring story.

Straight from the Strait pays homage to the stories of these Torres Strait Islander men and women who ventured far from their homes in pursuit of employment on the mainland. Amid the gruelling labour, they discovered a sense of camaraderie that transcended boundaries. Their sweat and toil laid the foundation for Australia’s emergence as an industrial nation.

This production reverberates with the power of song, a harmonious fusion of traditional Torres Strait music and contemporary melodies. Through the vibrant ancestral languages of Meriam Mir, Kala Lagaw Ya and Torres Strait Creole combined with English and the backbeat of a contemporary band, it tells a tale that pulses with passion and inspiration.

Developed through collaboration and consultation with the Yumpla Nerkep Foundation and Torres Strait Islander artists, Elders, and communities, this project is led by a team of First Nations creatives, performers, musicians, and cultural advisors.

We acknowledge the many Torres Strait Islander families and artists who have generously contributed to this project.

Performed in Meriam Mir, Kala Lagaw Ya, Torres Strait Creole and English with English surtitles. Approximately 2 hr 20min including interval

This production reverberates with the power of song, a harmonious fusion of traditional Torres Strait music and contemporary melodies. Through the vibrant ancestral languages of Meriam Mir, Kala Lagaw Ya and Torres Strait Creole combined with English and the backbeat of a contemporary band, it tells a tale that pulses with passion and inspiration.

Developed through collaboration and consultation with the Yumpla Nerkep Foundation and Torres Strait Islander artists, Elders, and communities, this project is led by a team of First Nations creatives, performers, musicians, and cultural advisors.

We acknowledge the many Torres Strait Islander families and artists who have generously contributed to this project.

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