MY NAME IS JIMI

Based on a story by Dimple Bani, Jimi Bani and co-created with Jason Klarwein

Based on a story by Dimple Bani, Jimi Bani and co-created with Jason Klarwein

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CAST

10-15 July Centre of Contemporary Arts, Cairns

Agnes Bani Conwell Bani

22 July – 13 August Bille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre

Dmitri Ahwang-Bani Jimi Bani Petharie Bani

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Richard Bani

My Name is Jimi will run for approximately 70 minutes, with no interval.

CREATIVES

Simone Tesorieri ........................................ Designer

For the safety and comfort of all patrons, we only allow cold beverages in plastic cups or bottles inside the theatre. Glass, food and hot beverages are not permitted. The use of photographic or recording equipment is not permitted inside the theatre.

Daniel Anderson ........................ Lighting Designer

Cover Photo: David Kelly

Jason Klarwein ........................................... Director Simona Cosentini ...................................... Designer

Justin Harrison ... Sound and Projection Designer Nerida Matthaei ............................. Choreographer Pip Loth .......................................... Stage Manager Candice Schmidt ........ Assistant Stage Manager Rehearsals

Rebecca Minuti ............ Assistant Stage Manager

Permission was granted for use of excerpts of Cracks in the Mask, produced and directed by Frances Calver. DVDs of the film are available through Ronin Films (www.roninfilms.com.au)

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Welcome “The way we experience storytelling will evolve, but as storytelling animals, we will no more give it up than start walking on all fours.”

- Jonathan Gottschall Sam Strong Artistic Director

Even before we had capacity for language, we

at connection – an act of reaching out in the

told stories. The ancient murals that decorate

hope (and with the faith) that what is shared will

each continent tell tales of the hunt, of death

resonate. I’m thrilled that this show premiered

and of new beginnings. The ritual dances of

in Cairns as part of the Cairns Indigenous Arts

many cultures are re-enactments of events or

Festival (CIAF), and will later tour to Thursday

manifestations of folklore. Each time we take to

Island in the Torres Strait. It is the type of work

a Queensland Theatre stage, we are engaging in

that should be seen by as many audiences as

a tradition that is as old as we are.

possible, in as many places as possible.

So much about My Name is Jimi is remarkable:

And I’m not the only person who thinks so. This

from Jimi’s humble magnetism, to the single-

play, in association with Jimi's company Lone

family cast spanning four generations, to the

Star Productions, has brought together a team

effortless flow from one language to another.

of enthusiastic supporters: Arts Queensland, the

But what I find most astounding is how the

Australia Council, the Copyright Cultural Fund,

artists have enabled the oldest and the newest

the Department of Communication and the Arts

forms of storytelling to co-exist on a single

and Energex. Great art doesn’t happen without

stage. This show combines traditional dance,

time and committed investment and I extend

ancient song, and the divine simplicity of

my gratitude to our partners.

a charismatic orator with some of theatre’s

More than anything, My Name is Jimi is a

newest technologies. Each element seamlessly serves the family’s mission to bring the magic of Mabuiag Island – its culture, its stories and its languages – to audiences.

story about family. In a world where we are so often encouraged to focus on what makes us different, it is beautiful to be reminded of how much we share. We all have families. We all seek

And what an experience it is for audiences.

connection. And we all tell stories.

Some of what you will see is rarely witnessed

Sam

outside the Torres Strait – aspects of cultural life that the Bani family and Wagadagam elders have graciously agreed to share with us. As with all storytelling, it is a courageous attempt

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Sponsors Note Energex, as part of Energy Queensland, is proud to partner with organisations like Queensland Theatre who, through storytelling, strengthen the communities within which we operate.

Our association with Queensland Theatre supports the next generation of Queensland theatre talent. We provide students with a rich learning experience in theatre performance and aim to educate on current issues.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace and are honoured to be a Production Sponsor of My Name is Jimi, as we believe this enriching story celebrates diversity within our community and the power of ‘positive energy’.

L-R: Agnes Bani, Petharie Bani.

TOP WESTERN ISLANDS

MABUIAG Jervis Island

The Torres Strait Islands

CENTRAL ISLANDS

NEAR WESTERN ISLANDS

INNER ISLANDS

The Torres Strait Islands

EASTERN ISLANDS

Island Groups There are five geographically and culturally distinct main regions or island groups: Top Western

Saibai, Boigu, Dauan and Buru

Eastern

Ugar, Erub and Mer group (including Dauar and Waier)

Central

Masig, Poruma, Warraber, Iama, Zegey, Tudu, Aurid, Damut, Mukuva and Gebar

Near Western Badu, Mabuiag, Moa and Nagir Inner

Muralug, Waiben, Kiriri, Tuined, Mori and Ngurupai

The Torres Strait Islands

The Torres Strait Islands are a group of at least 274 small islands which lie in the Torres Strait, the waterway separating far northern continental Australia's Cape York Peninsula and the island of Papua New Guinea. Only 14 of the islands are inhabited.

L-R: Richard Bani, Jimi Bani.

Jimi Bani

L-R: Dmitri Ahwang-Bani, Conwell Bani.

Jason Klarwein

Director’s Note Sitting under a tree on the foreshore of Thursday Island Ahdi Dimple Bani tells me his story. He is a quiet but welcoming man with sparkling eyes. We speak of time.

How it runs. Its ebb and flow. He tells me the story of his culture. About the youth. About the absence of culture - “It’s like the tide”, he says, “If there is no rock to hold onto when the tide changes, you will be washed away.

You will not know your identity. You will not be strong.

Jason Klarwein Director You will be swept away”. These words echo in my ears as Justin Harrison (the Sound and Projection Designer) and I watch the island disappear from our ferry to Horn Island to catch our plane to Cairns and then on to Brisbane.

Time becomes very important because this is the last moment Justin and I see Dimple Bani, the 8th Chief of Wagadagam in European recorded history. Dimple passes away during the making of the play you are about to see. His son, Jimi Bani, the charismatic star of this piece, is now one of the holders of the chord

iPhone down and learn dance or language from his uncles, his grandmother or great-grandmother. I watch the tangible passing of language and culture from several generations to another. I watch this boy, who will soon be a man, grapple with Instagram and cultural lore at the same time. Like the two things were made to be

of Wagadagam culture. But lucky for Australia he is not alone. He is joined on stage by some of his family. They are the custodians of Wagadagam and by making and watching this production so are you and I.

together. As if all along the tide needed a conduit.

What you are about to see is a unique theatrical experience. When I think deeply about the last four years of work I feel truly blessed to have been given the trust and love of the people you see before

Jimi Bani, in my opinion, is one of the greatest actors to walk an Australian stage.

He is a master storyteller with a heart as big as his laugh. I consider him a great friend and colleague. He will soon be the 9th Chief of Wagadagam. This is a huge and daunting role. But he is not alone. He has his Grandmothers, Mother, Uncles, Aunties, Brothers, Children and Us. You

you. And I cannot really recall a play like My Name is Jimi. Sure there are works it can be related to, but what you see on stage is only a sliver of what is happening culturally within this family.

and I are now witness to the strength of Wagadagam.

There are four generations on stage and three languages spoken. Sometimes when

Koeyma Esso (many thanks) Jason Klarwein

rehearsal pauses, out of the corner of my eye I see 15 year old Dmitri Bani put his

We dedicate this performance to the memory of Adhi Dimple Bani and those that came before.

Dmitri Ahwang-Bani.

Petharie Bani.

"Guuba ga kuki e a e Ngaw lagiya, zebes e Urpikigupoeyadhras gar e a e The Northwest monsoon is blowing on My island Jervis, which was once known as Urpikigupoeyadhras" Traditional music of Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait

Agnes Bani.

Family Tree - BUWAY KUYK = BARI Kadal Tabu Wad Gapu

KOEDHI =

Kiesu

Kaigas Surlal Umai

AKI = Tama Kodal

Mur

=

Umu

PAITU Kaigas Surlal Umai

TAMU = Arki Tabu Dangal

MAIAK = ABA = Tigi Tabu Dangal

Surlal Gapu

Bu =

Mur

YAMER = Abei

d.y.

Tabu Dangal

ANAII = Aitam ADI = Tababo ANU = Amai

KALUA = Mugidan

DAGAIN

WAIABA = Suku = Yamai = Asi

d.y.

Sam Dangal Tabu

MAIDA = Dibidibi

Tabu Dangal

Tapimul

NGUKIS= Baiti = Bukari

Dangul Kodal

Sam

Mobagud AITORIA

MABUA =

Wipa

Tabu Dangal

= Dakanetai

d.y.

PAPI = Baibai MAM = Kautaii Kodal

= Taii

Tabu Dangal

NGAILU

DAGAIN

Kodal

Tabu

d. unm.

ILAPI PAIKIA

d. unm.

d. unm.

ANU = Sumai KUALEI

Surkazi

Surlal Womer Sapor

BANI = Kalenga

MAZA = Mogur Dangal Kodal

d. unm.

HARRY MOTLOP = Kagar (Lakon)

KUIDA = KAIKU = DADATIAM = AU = Gurba Kaigas

AFRIMA = Uropi (EPHRAIM Snr)

Kodal

Kodal

MARAO = [Dakanetai = Numagu] Tabu Tabu or Dangal Dangal ANAU K.T.W.G.

Gabriel

Emma

DIMPLE = Agnes Ephraim

Gabriel

Richard

ANU = NOPUAIKI = Malil

Conwell

BAMER = San(3)

Tabu Dangal

George

JIMI = Idelia

BAGARI d.y.

BAGARI = Gatap(8) = Maria(1a) Dangal Kodal or Gapu MUKA ADI

GEORGE = Kuris (Samoa)

Surlal Kodal Tabu

d.y.

Peja

Laquita

Derek

Agnes

PETER = Annie (Samoa)

no ch.

ESPISAIO

MATAIO

May

Malamo

O

K.T.W.G.

Tabu

Kaidui (Mare)

Gada

no ch.

RIM = Bigai(3) = Aripai(3) Kodal Kodal or MAUAI no ch.

NEWAR

WAIAT = Kaia Kodal

IBIGAN = Ngukiltiti(5a) = Aripai(3)

KAIGAS d.y.

Tabu Dangal

TABITIAI

Kodal

d.y.

URMA = Biskop(1a) JIMMY BANESAIR Dangal Kodal

PETER = Magena Kaigas Surlal Tabu

GUAMTERA = Magua

JOE BROWN = Kasingai

(Uea)

d.y.

Louisa Mariana Dmitri

d.y.

no ch.

MAIAMAIA = JIMMY = Dauai

Kodal

d.y.

Tabu Dangal

d.y.

Tabu Dangal

d.y.

BAIBERI = Pulgel

Kaidui

EPHRAIM = Petharie

FRED NED Sumai NED Mogur

Kodal

Gawada

d.unm.

PINO

WAIAT

Kalahu

PAIWA

d.y.

Kalahu

WANEKAI

BAGAI

Gada

L-R: Dmitri Ahwang-Bani, Agnes Bani, Petharie Bani, Jimi Bani, Richard Bani, Conwell Bani.

About Jimi Jimi Bani is a 2007 graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Before attending drama school, Jimi played a regular role in the SBS series R.A.N (Remote Area Nurse) shooting in the Torres Strait in northern Australia and since graduating Jimi has had many leading roles across theatre and television.

Jimi Bani Writer/Actor

Theatrical plays include the lead role in Jandamarra (dir: Tom Gutteridge) for Black Swan Theatre Company, Romeo and Juliet (dir: Wayne Blair) for Sydney Theatre Company, Peter Pan (dir: Ralph Myers) and Yibiyung (dir: Wesley Enoch) for Belvoir Theatre, The Dragon (dir: Marion Potts) for Malthouse Theatre and Krakouer! (dir: Marcelle Schmitz) for Deckchair Theatre. He has also performed in the theatrical production of The Sapphires, for both Black Swan Theatre Company (dir: Wesley Enoch) and for Belvoir St Theatre (dir: Neil Armfield). Belvoir went on to tour the show to both London and Korea which Jimi was a part of. Most recently, Jimi has been performing the role of Edmund for Malthouse Theatre’s Shadow King, performing seasons across the country; he also performed a season in London early 2016 at the Barbican Theatre.

Other recent theatre includes Storm Boy (STC) and Half & Half (Jute Theatre Co).

In television, Jimi played a leading role in the ABC television series The Straits (dirs: Peter Andrikidis, Rowan Woods and Rachel Ward) for Matchbox

Pictures. He then went on to play the title role in the telefeature Mabo (dir: Rachel Perkins) which also screened on the ABC as well as having a special screening at the Sydney Film Festival in 2012. Most recently he has appeared in Black Comedy (series 2), Ready for This, and Redfern Now. Jimi received the 2013 Equity Ensemble Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Television or Miniseries (Mabo) and the 2012 Deadly Award for Actor of the Year (Mabo and The Straits); and the 2012 BOFA Award for Best Actor (Mabo and The Straits). Jimi also has five acting nominations to his name – a 2014 Helpmann Award Nominee for Best Male Actor (Shadow King); 2012 Silver Logie nomination for Most Outstanding Actor in a Television Drama (Mabo); a 2012 AACTA nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama (Mabo); a 2009 Helpmann Nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Yibiyung) and a 2008 WA Equity Foundation Nomination for Best Newcomer (Jandamarra).

L-R: Conwell Bani, Jimi Bani, Agnes Bani.

Simona Cosentini, Richard Bani.

L-R: Richard Bani, Conwell Bani, Agnes Bani, Jimi Bani, Petharie Bani.

Jason Klarwein

Bologna. As Costume Design: Vaga Vestis; As Milinery

WRITER/DIRECTOR

Mentor: Tropical Arts: Macbeth. Film: On Stage. Positions:

Queensland Theatre: As Director: The 7 Stages of Grieving (with The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe - National 2017 Tour and Origins Festival, London), St Mary’s In Exile, Much

Designer: Biddigal Deaming Arts. As Costume Design Commonwealth Games (with Cairns Council and Tanks); Float and Costume Design Mentor, Cairns Council & Tanks Centre; Training: Degree of Fine Arts (Scenography and Costume Design), Accademia Belle Arti Bologna (Ababo); Set Design, School of Melodrama Cesena; Costume Design,

Ado About Nothing, Oedipus Doesn’t

Ababo; Graphic Design and Communication, ILAS.

Live Here Anymore, A Dream within A Dream, Orbit, This Hollow Crown. As Actor: Once In Royal David’s City (with

Simone Tesorieri

Black Swan State Theatre Company), Riley Valentine and

CO-DESIGNER

the Occupation of Fort Svalbard, The Odd Couple, The Seagull, Macbeth (with The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe), Design For Living, Elizabeth - Almost By Chance a Woman, Fractions (with HotHouse Theatre), Faustus (with Bell Shakespeare Company), An Oak Tree, Macbeth, Thom Pain (based on nothing), A Streetcar Named Desire, God is a DJ, Phèdre, The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, Bash, Mad Hercules, The Tragedy of King Richard the Second, Shopping and F$$$ing, The Skin of Our Teeth. Other Credits: As Director: The Arts Centre Gold Coast: Oh the Humanity and Other Exclamations; The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe: Hoods, Lunatic, The Lover and The Loon, LIVID, I Am Macbeth, Sunburn, Island Home, Revolt, Inferno, VS, Super/Natural, Romeo and Juliet, The Zoo Story, The Trial, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As Actor: Bell Shakespeare: Henry IV; Sydney Theatre Company: A Streetcar Named Desire; Belvoir St Theatre: Paul, Capricornia, Maralinga; La Boite Theatre Company: The Glass Menagerie, Half and Half, Cosi; Adelaide Festival Centre: A Thing Called Snake; The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe: The Trial, Monkey, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Richard the Third, The Winter’s Tale, Henry the Sixth, Romeo and Juliet, Seasons. Television: The

Queensland Theatre: Debut. Other Credits: As Designer: Jute Theatre Company: Mr. Takahashi (with Brown’s Mart and Corrugated Iron), Paradise Singing, Is My Lipstick On Straight?, Stewed, Delirium, Proppa Solid, Sentinel Chickens, Propelled, Half & Half. As Prop Designer: The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe. As Scenic Artist, Prop Artist, Decorator, Set Designer: Teatro Comunale Bologna. As Set Design and Scenic Painter: OperaOvunque and Teatro Colli.

As Prop Artist and Scenic Painter: Regio Di Parma, Piccolo Teatro – Milano, Teatro Bonci, Cersaie. As Exhibit Designer: Ababo Interim for Cersaie Bologna. As Set Prop Design Mentor: Tropical Arts: Macbeth. Film: On Stage. Positions: Commonwealth Games (with Cairns Council and Tanks); Float and Props and Masks Mentor, Cairns Council & Tanks Centre. Training: Degree in Fine Arts Acadmeny, Ababo Bologna, Italy; Production Design, Melodrama School; Certificate IV Building – Cairns Tafe; Conservation and Art, Bologna.

Daniel Anderson

Devil’s Playground, Illusion 5, Slide, Sea Patrol, Australia

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Remembers, Cybergirl. Positions: Resident Director,

Queensland Theatre: As Lighting

Queensland Theatre 2014-2015; Artistic Director, The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe 2010 – current; MEAA Queensland Branch Council 2011 - current, MEAA National Performers Committee 2013 – current, MEAA Federal Council Board Member. Awards: Helpmann Award Nomination – Best Male Actor – Once In Royal David’s City; Logie Award – Most Outstanding Miniseries The Devil’s Playground.

Designer: Constellations (Youth Ensemble), The 7 Stages of Grieving (with The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe - National 2017 Tour and Origins Festival, London), St Mary’s in Exile, Oedipus Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Bombshells, Love and Information, I Am Here, Face It, Seeding Bed, Treasure

Simona Cosentini

Island, This Hollow Crown, Saison de L’amour. As Assistant

CO-DESIGNER

Boston Marriage. Other Credits: La Boite Theatre Company:

Queensland Theatre: Debut. Other Credits: As Set and Costume Designer: Jute Theatre Company: Mr. Takahashi (with Brown’s Mart and Corrugated Iron), Paradise is Singing, Is My Lipstick On Straight?, Stewed, Delirium, Proppa Solid, Sentinel Chickens, Half & Half. As Costume and Prop Designer: Cairns Regional Gallery: Blood Red. As Prop Designer: The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe; OperaOvunque and Teatro Colli, Italy. As Costume Designer and AV, Scenic Painter & Prop Designer Decorator; Ababo and Museo Civico

Lighting Designer: The Odd Couple, Head Full of Love, Tender Napalm; Red Stitch Actors Theatre: The Honey Bees, Trevor; Black Honey Company: One The Bear (with Campbelltown Arts Centre and La Boite Theatre Company), Twelve, Australian Booty, Who’s That Chik; Elements Collective: M.I.N.D.E.D; Cre8ion: The Seven Sopranos – Songs from Stage and Screen; JUTE Theatre Company: Like A Fishbone, Propelled, Sentinel Chickens; Elbow Room: Prehistoric; Thomas Quirk: The Theory of Everything, Myth and the Real World; Motherboard Productions: Or Forever Hold Your Peace (with La Boite Indie), 지하 Underground; Next Wave Festival: Tukre’ (with Raghav Handa), White Face

(with Carly Sheppard); Oscar Theatre Company: Spring

World Science Festival: Dear Albert; La Boite Theatre

Awakening; Fixate Productions: Haven; The Good Room:

Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Motherboard

Rabbit; Brisbane Powerhouse: A Tender Thing (with Full

Productions: Shimchong, Daughter Overboard!; EMS

Circle Theatre); Metro Arts: He’s Seeing Other People Now.

Entertainment: Barbie Live! The Musical (East Pacific Tour

As Associate/Assistant Lighting Designer: Victorian Opera:

2013-14); Life Like Touring: Elmo’s World Tour, Dora the

Banquet of Secrets; Belvoir St Theatre: Jasper Jones; Opera

Explorer’s Pirate Adventure. As Assistant Stage Manager:

Australia: The Pearlfishers; Opera Queensland: Cinderella

Gordon Frost: Driving Miss Daisy; Dreamworks & Global

or Goodness Triumphant; Brisbane Festival: Freeze Frame,

Creatures: How to Train your Dragon – Arena Spectacular

Santos GLNG City of Lights (2012-2013), Santos City of

(North American Tour). As Follow Spot Operator: Brisbane

Lights (2011); Legs on the Wall/ Raw Dance Company:

Festival: FLOWN. Film: As Rigging Electrics: Nim’s Island,

Beautiful Noise; Expressions Dance Company: Propel,

Terra Nova. Positions: Stage Management and Technical

Launch Pad. Positions: Artistic Associate – Black Honey

Theatre Lecturer and Production Supervisor, University of

Company. Awards: Matilda Award Nomination - Bille Brown

Southern Queensland (2016); As Site Manager and Assistant

Award for Best Emerging Artist (2012). Training: Bachelor of

Production Manager: Midsumma Festival; As AV Technician:

Fine Arts (Technical Production), Queensland University Of

Avcom. Training: B.A. Fine Arts Technical Production

Technology; Bite the Big Apple Arts & Culture Management

(Honours), Certificate II – Furniture Making & Finishing, Dip

Tour, Kape Communications; Broadway Lighting Master

Live Production (Theatre & Events).

Class, Live Design. Daniel is a professional member of the Association of Lighting Designers.

Candice Schmidt

Justin Harrison

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (REHEARSALS)

SOUND AND PROJECTION

Queensland Theatre: As Assistant

DESIGNER

Stage Manager: The Flick (with Red

Queensland Theatre: As Projection Designer: The Wider Earth (with Dead Puppet Society). As Sound Designer: Riley Valentine and the Occupation of Fort Svalbard, Love and Information, St. Mary’s in Exile, Much Ado About Nothing, Country Song.

As Sound and Projection Designer: The 7 Stages of Grieving (with The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe - National 2017 Tour and Origins Festival, London), Oedipus Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Orbit, Youth Ensemble Showcase 2014 – 2016. Other Credits: Grin & Tonic Theatre Troupe: Revolt, Inferno, Romeo and Juliet, I Am Macbeth, LIVID, Super/ Natural, Heartfail, Island Home, Romeo and Juliet versus The World, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth versus The World, Our Place, Romeo and Juliet Must Die, Hamlet, Macbeth and the Many Deaths, Lover, Lunatic and Loon; State Library of Queensland: Garage Gamer. Film: Tailgate, The Little Things, Conscience for Cambodia, Don’t Show Mother. Television:

Stitch Actors’ Theatre). As Secondment: Boston Marriage, Much Ado About Nothing, Switzerland. Other Credits: As Secondment: La Boite Theatre Company: A Streetcar Named Desire; Lunchbox Theatrical Productions: Singin’ In The Rain (Australian Tour – Sydney). As Stage Manager: Queensland University Of Technology: Hot L Baltimore.

As Stage Management Runner: 2016 Helpmann Theatre Awards. As Deputy Stage Manager: Queensland University Of Technology: The Man Who Came To Dinner. As Assistant Stage Manager: Opera Queensland: The Pearlfishers; QPAC: Spirit of Christmas. Awards: David Whitworth Award, 2016.

Training: B.A. Fine Arts (Technical Production), Queensland University Of Technology.

Rebecca Minuti ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (BRISBANE SEASON)

RedBullTV Ridin' Shotgun, Snake Boss, Handball Heroes,

Queensland Theatre: As Assistant

Gold Coast Suns AFLC. Awards: Matilda Award – Best

Stage Manager: Rice (with Griffin

Visual Design The Wider Earth; Crime Stoppers International

Theatre Company), Constellations,

(Capetown), 2014; Brisbane Advertising and Design Club,

For the Moment, Where in the World

2014; Queensland New Filmmakers, 2010. Training: Bachelor

is Frank Sparrow?, Switzerland. Other

of Film and Screen Media Production, Griffith University.

Pip Loth STAGE MANAGER Queensland Theatre: As Stage Manager: Constellations (Season and Queensland Tour), Riley Valentine and the Occupation of Fort Svalbard, Gloria. As Assistant Stage Manager: Ladies in Black (2015), Country Song.

As Set Builder: Macbeth. Other Credits: As Stage Manager:

Credits: As Assistant Stage Manager: Now Look Here Theatre: The Lover and A Slight Ache. Training: B.A. Fine Arts (Technical Production), Queensland University of Technology.

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Agnes Bani

Conwell Bani

Dmitri Ahwang-Bani

Agnes Bani, wife of the late Ahdi

I'm Conwell Bani, also known as

Dmitri is 15 years old. He has grown

Dimple Bani, who was the 8th chief of

Connie or Conjoe. I'm the second

up most of his life in Cairns, North

Wagadagam, Mabuiag Island in the

last in my family of 6 boys, no girls. I

Queensland. His bloodline goes

Torres Strait. She is from Erub (Darnley

enjoy working with the youth, helping

through Torres Straits, from the

Island). Her totem is the Lessor Frigate

them to go down the right path and

islands of Saibai, Mer, Erub, Moa and

bird (Wada) and the Sea Bird, Tern

create a successful future. Being in a

the Wagadagam Tribe of Mabuiag

(Pilawarr) from the tribe of Peiudu and

cultural, respectful, sporting family, I

Island. He is the eldest of 5 siblings

Samsep. Agnes is blessed with six sons

like to use that approach to direct the

and goes to school at Trinity Bay

and currently has 10 grandchildren,

youth toward that positive and bright

State High School. He loves playing

who she loves dearly.

future. My personality is full of love

basketball, touch footy, athletics and

and positive vibes, also comedy. I have

Rugby League. He plays for the Cairns

spent all my life in the Torres Straits

Brothers Junior Rugby League club and

living on Thursday Island. Dancing

trains with North Queensland Cowboys

(Traditional Island Dancing) is one of

Academy.

my major skills and I teach this to the youth.

Petharie Bani

Richard Bani

Petharie Bani is the wife of the late

My name is Richard Bani, I am the 4th

Adhi Ephraim Bani, who was the 7th

son of the late Chief of Wagadagam.

Chief of Wagadagam, Mabuiag Island.

My totem is the Salt Water Crocodile

Her major totem is the Crocodile. Her wind is the North Easterly wind called 'Kuki'. She is a well respected Elder in the Community, especially in the traditional dancing community. She teaches women dances and songs from Mabuiag Island.

(Koedal). I love my seafood, sports, going out hunting on the sea and on land, and mostly my culture and my family. I live in Injinoo, a remote area at the top of Australia. This is the place where my father grew up and my great grandmother lives, my Grandma’s mum.

Our Partners and Sponsors My Name is Jimi Partners This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

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My Name is Jimi has received assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts program.

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PATRON His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Elizabeth Jameson (Chair) Rachel Crowley Wayne Denning Professor Richard Fotheringham (Deputy Chair) Peter Hudson Susan Learmonth Dr Andrea Moor David Williamson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Sam Strong EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sue Donnelly ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Paige Rattray RESIDENT DRAMATURG Isaac Drandic EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Jacki Micola DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE & OPERATIONS DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Jolly CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Nikki Porter DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Alana Tierney COMMUNICATIONS & GRANT COORDINATOR Anja Homburg CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR Georgia Lynas FINANCE MANAGER Valerie Cole ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Georgia Knight FINANCE OFFICER Sarra Lamb VENUE & OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Julian Messer FRONT OF HOUSE COORDINATOR Kate Hardy

MARKETING & TICKETING MARKETING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Tracey Webster HEAD OF CAMPAIGNS Jane Hunterland MARKETING ASSISTANT Louisa Sankey MARKETING ASSISTANT (DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT) Thomas Manton–Williams DIGITAL MARKETING OFFICER David D’Arcy GRAPHIC DESIGNER Aleesha Cuffe PUBLICIST Kath Rose and Associates DATABASE TRAINER / SUPERVISOR Rory Killen TICKETING SUPERVISOR Eloise Sowden SENIOR TICKETING OFFICER Donna Fields-Brown TICKETING OFFICERS Madison Bell, Annabelle Hazell PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Toni Glynn TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Daniel Maddison TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Sam Maher TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Lachlan Cross TOURING COORDINATOR Michael Rogerson HEAD OF WORKSHOP Peter Sands COMPANY CARPENTER/ HEAD MECHANIST John Pierce COSTUME SUPERVISOR Nathalie Ryner WARDROBE COORDINATOR Barbara Kerr

PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING MANAGER / SENIOR PRODUCER Sophia Hall ARTISTIC COORDINATOR Samantha French PRODUCER (NEW WORK AND DEVELOPMENT) Shari Irwin RESIDENT DESIGNER Vilma Mattila ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR Hana Tow EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS PRODUCER (EDUCATION & YOUTH PROGRAMS) Heidi Irvine PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR Laurel Collins ASSOCIATE ARTIST (EDUCATION AND YOUTH) Travis Dowling INDIGENOUS REFERENCE GROUP Wayne Denning (Chair) Jimi Bani Dr Valerie Cooms Nathan Jarro NATIONAL ARTISTIC TEAM Jimi Bani Wayne Blair Margi Brown Ash Marcel Dorney Christie Evangelisto Kat Henry Nakkiah Lui Annette Madden Renée Mulder Lucas Stibbard FRONT OF HOUSE Laura Bamford Isaac Buckland Ben Davidson Roxane Eden James Gatling Anita Hughes Cillian McDonald Laura Richardson Ellen Tuffley Michael Veal Keziah Young

FOUNDING DIRECTOR Ian Edwards, AM, MBE (1925-2003) QUEENSLAND THEATRE PRODUCTION STAFF CARPENTER Jamie Bowman Justine Nicolson Paul Reddin Alex Waaralinna PROPS MAKER Margaret Burrows SCENIC ARTIST Leo Herreygers COSTUME MAKER AND CUTTER Louisa Bannah PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN Mat Allan TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Ben Neucom PRODUCTION SECONDMENT Callum Logan ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Patrick Amber Gabriel Bani Tony Bani Isaac Drandic Wesley Enoch Peggy Misi Shannon Ruska Nazareth Sam Richard Sam PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY Veronica Sagredo REHEARSAL PHOTOGRAPHY Stephen Henry

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WELCOME TO THE BILLE BROWN STUDIO To ensure that patrons enjoy the performance, management asks you to note:

• Cameras, tape recorders and paging devices should not be used inside the auditorium.

• Switch off alarms and mobile phones prior to the performance.

• A single cough measures approximately 65 decibels of sound. The use of a handkerchief helps greatly to soften the sound.

The management reserves the right to refuse admission, also to make any alterations to the cast which may be rendered necessary by illness or other unavoidable causes.

Patrons are advised that the Bille Brown Studio has EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES, a FIRE ALARM system and EXIT passageways. In case of an alert, patrons should remain calm, look for the closest EXIT sign in GREEN, listen to and comply with directions given by the inhouse trained attendants and move in an orderly fashion to outside the Studio.

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