Photo by Steven Rhall
"Sisters of Gelam is a slick and lyrical celebration of indigenous culture. It is performed with such presence and feeling, and speaks to such a profound and universal desire for homecoming and human connection, that it is impossible to remain unmoved." The Age
Written by Lisa Maza & Rachael Maza Long
Directed by Melanie Beddie & Rachael Maza Long
Musical Director Stephen (Stretch) Teakle
Set & Costume Design Gav Barbey
Lighting Design Danny Pettingill
Puppet Design Katrina Gaskell
Puppet Director Megan Cameron
Featuring Lisa Maza, Rachael Maza Long & Ben Graetz
With Live Music by Stephen (Stretch) Teakle, Andrew O'Grady & Phil Collings
Weaving together a heady mix of live music, theatre & puppetry, Sisters of Gelam is the writing debut of Rachael Maza Long and her sister Lisa Maza - "The Maza Sisters". A duo well known for their soulful brand of acoustic tunes and island harmonies, the girls are both also highly accomplished actors in Australian theatre, film & TV.
Inspired by the two sisters' very personal experiences as the daughters of an Aboriginal father and Dutch mother, stories from the past and the present are intertwined to present a poignant exploration of the journey to reconcile cultures and celebrate heritage.
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