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'In one of his first works as Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre, Wiradjuri director-choreographer Daniel Riley evokes an immensely powerful and personal story of his Great-Great Uncle, Alec “Tracker” Riley.
'Alec, a Wiradjuri Elder and tracker, served the New South Wales Police Force for forty years, leading numerous high-profile cases. As an Elder of his community he forged a path between the enforced colonial system in which he worked and his Wiradjuri lore. Tracker takes inspiration from his legacy and examines the battles First Nations people have shared for generations.
'Weaving together dance, music and text, Tracker is brought to life in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and by a team of celebrated First Nations creatives, including award-winning playwright Ursula Yovich (Man With the Iron Neck, SF2019), co-director Rachael Maza AM (Black Ties, SF2020), composers James Henry and Gary Watling, visual artist Jonathan Jones, lighting designer Chloe Ogilvie and an all-First Nations cast.
'Culturally rich and ambitiously original, this multidisciplinary work rethinks how we engage with and experience First Nations storytelling.' (Production summary)
Production Details
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Presented by Carriageworks and in association with Ilbijerri Theatre Company. Performed as part of the 2023 Sydney Festival. World premiere Carriageworks, Eveleigh New South Wales :10 - 14 January 2023.
Co-Director & Choreographer: Daniel Riley.
Co-Director: Rachael Maza AM.
Set Designer: Jonathan Jones.
Composer & Sound Designer: James Henry.
Composer & Live Musician: Gary Watling.
Lighting Designer: Chloë Ogilvie.
Costume Designer: Ailsa Paterson.
Cast: Tyrel Dulvarie, Rika Hamaguchi, Abbie-lee Lewis, Kaine Sultan-Babij.
Dramaturgs: Amy Sole and Jennifer Medway.
Project Elders: Aunty Shirley Mathews and Aunty Ann Cribb.
Wiradjuri Language Translator: Aunty Dianne Riley McNaboe.
Presented at Brisbane Festival by Australian Dance Theatre in association with Ilbijerri Theatre Company as part of the world premiere season, 20-23 September 2023.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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'Tracker' Riley's Great-great Nephew Revisits History with Stage Performance
2023
single work
review
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , January 2023;
— Review of Tracker 2023 single work drama musical theatre'Sometimes it's the smallest details that can reveal the biggest crimes.' (Introduction)
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Alexander ‘Tracker’ Riley : The Remarkable Life of NSW’s First Aboriginal Police Sergeant
2023
single work
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 10 January 2023;
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'Tracker' Riley's Great-great Nephew Revisits History with Stage Performance
2023
single work
review
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , January 2023;
— Review of Tracker 2023 single work drama musical theatre'Sometimes it's the smallest details that can reveal the biggest crimes.' (Introduction)
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Alexander ‘Tracker’ Riley : The Remarkable Life of NSW’s First Aboriginal Police Sergeant
2023
single work
column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 10 January 2023;