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ACTING UP ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE For the past eight weeks ten women have engaged in theatre workshops with local social arts theatre company Public Act. Through the practice of applied theatre and based on the techniques of The Theatre of the Oppressed created in the 1970s by the legendary Brazilian theatre director and activist Augusto Boal, this group has developed what is described as a Forum Theatre performance titled Here We Stand. Public Act Theatre partners with community services organisations, forming theatre troupes with community members, many of whom have never participated in theatre or performed onstage before, people facing pressing social, economic, health, and human rights issues, and in this particular instance women brave enough to share their lived experience and understanding of the complex cultural issue of family, domestic violence, and trauma. In Forum Theatre scenes are created from stories shared in relation to the lived experience of the performers; the scene is then replayed and the audience is invited to feed back through discussion or action if they feel the individual can do or say something differently that would therefore bring about a more positive outcome. The audiences are not only invited to be a spectator but to become a ‘spect-actor’. Audiences have the opportunity to both act and observe, to engage in self-empowering processes of dialogue that help foster critical thinking. The theatrical act is experienced as conscious intervention, as a rehearsal for social action, rooted in a collective analysis of shared social issues affecting our community as a whole. Here We Stand has been produced in partnership with the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Byron Bay Community Centre, The Women’s Resource Service, Women’s Health NSW, and is supported by Women NSW Local Domestic and Family Violence Committee – vital community groups continually aiming to empower and assist women toward safety and wellbeing in our community.
Wednesday 23 November at Byron Theatre 6.30pm. Tickets can be bought through the Byron Theatre website or at the door.
POETRY ON A SUNDAY On Sunday, at 3–5pm at Bangalow Heritage House, all are invited to join Dangerously Poetic Press for music and poems that surprise. Featuring three mystery guests, and an open section where readers are invited to bring a poem that surprised them as either a writer or reader. Music for the afternoon is by Jesse Morris, performing conscious blues, roots and reggae music. Enjoy his original lyrics and uplifting songs about the earth, travel, change and growth. He may even write a song to surprise us especially for the occasion! Heritage House Tea Rooms, $15/ $13 for DP members. Everyone welcome.
THE GENIUS OF LLOYD’S LITHOGRAPHS The upcoming exhibition at Lone Goat Gallery in Byron will show 30 lithographs rich in grandeur and drama by renowned Australian artist Lloyd Rees, all printed by master lithographer Fred Genis over a period of nine years during the 80s. Fred Genis had worked as a partner in the Hollanders Workshop in New York in the late 60s, early 70s. He worked with Robert Rauschenberg, Willem De Kooning, Sam Francis, Jasper Johns, Larry Rivers and James Rosenquist to name a few. A collection of these artists’ lithographs, plus works from Europe, was held at the National Gallery of Victoriaunder the title The Artists and the Printer in 1982. Lloyd Rees lithographs at the Lone Goat Gallery in Byron opens Friday and runs through until 6 December.
In addition, Public Act Theatre will also be host to the Byron Youth Theatre, who will be performing Broken, a devised theatre piece that takes a fresh look at the theme of DV from the perspective of our local youth and their experience. Broken is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking production touring local high schools and the Byron Shire community. This original production exposes the devastating effects of domestic violence on one particular family.
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The biggest buzz to ever hit Byron Bay is coming this summer! Circus Arts Australia, Byron’s very own flying trapeze experts, are bringing their knee-shaking, adrenalin-pumping, super fun 10m-high flying trapeze to Denning Park and everyone is invited. Circus Arts Park & Fly is a flying trapeze and community arts event set to transform the Byron Bay foreshore for 60 days between Friday and 12 February 2017. Circus Arts Park & Fly will offer a mix of flying trapeze classes, flying trapeze shows, entertainment, fun and games all summer long. Take in the iconic landscape of beautiful Byron Bay as you soar 10m high through the air on the flying trapeze. Hour-and-ahalf classes are on offer for those who want to learn all the basics in one class, and never-before-offered single swings are available for the once-off thrill-seekers in town. Weekends will see free flying trapeze shows at dusk, buskers and roving entertainment activating the space. Comfy seating, games and circus equipment will complete this family-friendly park space. ‘Byron has some fantastic spaces that are under-utilised and Denning Park is one of them. We are really grateful for this council initiative, which has given us a platform to create an event for our community that is focused on health, wellbeing and the arts. We have partnered with some fantastic local businesses to create an experience that is great value for the community and truly reflective of Byron’s unique culture,’ says Kate Priddle, Circus Arts Park & Fly project manager.
Circus Arts Park & Fly is an initiative of the Byron Shire Council’s Placemaking Seed Fund and a catalyst event for the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan. This is a space created by the Byron community for both locals and visitors to enjoy. Sit, stay, watch, laugh, fly and enjoy Circus Arts’ Park & Fly this summer only! Like the Circus Arts Facebook page to stay up to date with Park & Fly or visit www.circusarts.com.au/parkandfly.
Mullumbimby Civic Hall Sunday Sunday27th 27thNovember November2016 2016 9.30am 9.30am - 5.30pm - 5.30pm “Play
- together with Playful Parenting - can be the long-sought bridge back to that deep emotional bond between parent and child.”
Dr Lawrence Cohen’s Playful Parenting Workshop American Psychologist and Parenting Author Workshop is Suitable for Parents and Professionals
tickets: www.dmconversations.com www.playfulparenting.com facebook: Mullumbimby Playful Parenting Workshop with Dr Lawrence Cohen
‘MY WOMAN’ NATIONAL TOUR
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