Blak
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Blak

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Blak is a visually striking show. The stage of the Arts Centre’s Playhouse is dark, forbidding, punctuated with stark lighting, sand, dust, smoke, and painted, swirling bodies. The production values are excellent, with the beautiful soundtrack – at times a mix between techno and traditional instruments and voice, at others spoken word in native languages – matching the visual presentation with wonderful effect.

Developed over eight or so weeks, Blak features an exploration of social themes through Scar and Journey, the first two parts of the show. Issues such as domestic violence, suicide, and the preservation of language are presented in an engaging and challenging manner. With Blak, Bangarra continues to produce important and enjoyable art. The show builds throughout,with the third part, Keepers, featuring all fourteen dancers bringing Blak to it’s powerful close. It’s this last third which sees the dancers really demonstrating their skill and stamina, working alternately in pairs, in two gender groups, solo, and as one.