Compagnia TPO / INSITE ARTS co-artistic directors Davide Venturini (Italy) & Jason Cross (Australia) dramaturgy Sasha Zahra (Australia) composer/musician Lou Bennett (Australia/ Yorta Yorta/Dja Dja Wur rung) choreographer Deon Hastie (Australia/ Tjapukai) Anna Balducci (Italy) dancer Rosealee Pearson (Australia/ Yolngu) Sani Town son (Australia-Saibai Koedal) narrator/performer Jada Alberts (Australia/ Larrakia) visual artist/designer Delwyn Mannix (Australia/ Wangkan gurru) digital designer Elsa Mersi (Italy) technical designer Rossano Monti (Italy) sound designer Spartaco Cortesi (Italy) technical operators Niccolo Gallio (Italy) Alberto Martino (Italy) tour creative producer Insite Arts – Lee Cumberlidge & Jason Cross (Australia) tpo manager Valentina Martini (Italy) Saltbush is a plant that can be found throughout Australia in almost all Aboriginal lands, and so it represents a common thread between all the different nations of Australian indigenous peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance and instrumental music that were created by the Aboriginal artists in this production. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an indigenous mythological context. Through its sensor and infrared cameras, allows the children to interact, play and perform in the production and provides an immersive experience of the artwork. This also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they watch the chil dren become involved. The narrative centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes - river country, an urban landscape, desert and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding and acknowledging how it challenges or provokes personal journeys. TPO’s award winning artistry in multi-media theatre for young people is combined with the work of acclaimed professional Aboriginal artists Lou Bennett (music), Delwyn Mannix (visual art), Deon Hastie and Anna Balducci (choreography), Sasha Zahra (dramaturgy) under the artistic direction of Come Out director Jason Cross and TPO director Davide Venturini.
