AustLit

'They sang the songs and danced over the land. They struck the ground with their walking sticks and created fresh water, created the different landmarks, animals, sacred sites, created all living things. (From the traditional story ‘Two Sisters’ (Wirrkul Manda), Dhuwa language group)'

'From the last breath of sunset to the first finger-light of dawn, the audience enters a mysterious and secret space – reptilian creatures slither from dark caves, a moth emerges from its cocoon, the land erupts pushing up mountains and carving waterholes – the world is being born.'

'Bush is a lush and hypnotic celebration of dance, ritual and music. It’s inspiration comes from Stephen Page’s relationship over many years with Arnhem Land and his traditional mothers like Kathy Balngayngu Marika.' (Production summary)