ILBIJERRI Theatre Company
Big Name, No Blankets
By Andrea James with Anyupa Butcher and Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher
'Has the audience screaming and stomping joyfully.'
ROCK N ROLL / Theatre / First Nations / AUS
Dates & Times
27 Feb – 1 Mar
Thu – Sat 7.30pm
Duration 1hr 35mins, no intervals
Access
Tactile tour and audio described performance | Fri 28 Feb
Tickets
$69 - $89
Festival Club membership prices available.
Mob Tix ($25) prices available.
Location
Regal Theatre, 474 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008
More infoNotes
- Performed in English, Luritja and Gumatj (Yolngu Matha).
- Contains images, representations and the names of Aboriginal people who have passed away.
A Perth Festival commission.
Travel from the heart of the central desert to the bright lights of the big smoke in an epic rock ‘n’ roll theatre show. Before King Stingray, before the mighty Yothu Yindi, there was Warumpi Band. The band that took Aboriginal culture to the world.
'The band is hot and unstoppable, the cast a joyful expression of music and story.'
The Guardian
More info
Writer Andrea James
Story and Cultural Consultant Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher (a founding member of Warumpi Band)
Co-Directors Dr Rachael Maza AM and Anyupa Butcher
Music Director Gary Watling
Cinematographer and Sound Designer James Henry
Sound Arrangements and Composition Crystal Butcher
Sound Arrangements and Composition Mentor David Bridie
Set and Costume Designer Emily Barrie
Lighting Designer Jenny Hector
Original Costume Designer Heidi Brooks
Video Content Designer Sean Bacon
Animation Patricia McKean and Guck
Core Band
Gary Watling (Band Leader & guitar)
Malcolm Beveridge (Bass)
Jason Butcher (Lead guitar)
Jeremiah Butcher (Drums & keyboard)
Performers
Baykali Ganambarr (Sammy)
Jack Hickey (Gordon & drums)
Jackson Peele (Neil)
Taj Pigram (George)
Corey Saylor-Brunskill (Brian & Ensemble)
Cassandra Williams (Suzina, Mum & Ensemble)
Producers Nina Bonacci & Alexandra Paige
Theatre Consultant Sarah Goodes
Dramaturg Amy Sole
Production Manager Nathan Evers
Stage Manager Celina Mack
Assistant Stage Managers Kira Feeney & PJ Rosas
Audio Engineer Daniel Lade
Monitor Engineer Tui Rapata Hohepa Campbell
Lighting Associate Travis Kecek
Warumpi Family Consulting Suzina McDonald & Marion Burarrwanga
Images James Henry
AcknowledgementsSupported by City of Subiaco
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 Perth Festival, RISING, Sydney Festival, Darwin Festival, Brisbane Festival and Adelaide Festival
Join us after the show on Fri 28 Feb for a Q&A session. Hear directly from the artists and creators of the work.
