The Walking Track is a guided tour like no other, enabling audiences to experience familiar surroundings in new ways, led by Karul Projects’ Thomas E. S. Kelly.
Six new short performance works by local First Nations artists are embedded within the urban and natural landscape surrounding the iconic Waterside Workers Hall, home of Vitalstatistix in Yartapuulti, in this roving site-specific performance.
Each installation, positioned along a path snaking from start to finish, serves as its own vibrant chapter, woven seamlessly into a singular storyline. Be guided by the pulse of performance, traversing the artistic landscape.
An immersive experience, drawn together with stories and a stunning sound design, created by a company renowned for exceptional contemporary performance that champions First Nations voices.
Content warnings: Contains theatrical haze. Recommended for audiences 8 and over.
Access: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as there will be limited seating and shade at each location, but sun exposure is unavoidable along the route.
Photo credit: Ben Searcy
About the Artist
Started by Thomas E.S. Kelly and Taree Sansbury in 2017, Karul Projects is a performing arts company focused on increasing First Nations’ voices, visibilities, and stories locally, nationally, and internationally. Karul is a Yugambeh Language word meaning ‘Everything’. The company aims to strengthen and empower the cultural knowledge of this land so future generations continue to be proud and learn from Australia’s rich First Nations’ heritage. Karul Projects are supported through Arts Queensland and the City of Gold Coast.
Supporters
The development of The Walking Track has been supported by Creative Australia, Arts South Australia, Port Adelaide Enfield Council, Goldcoast, the Queensland Government and Vitalstatistix. This season is presented by Vitalstatistix and Adelaide Festival.
