Nocturne
Nocturne is a contemplative night-time walking journey, outward through the streets and by-ways of a city, its waterways and nature, while winding its way inward into a nocturnal dream-state and out to the stars.
Featuring First Nations perspectives on land, water and sky Country, evocative audio tracks guide your journey as the night re-shapes once-familiar locations, experiences of place and self. Weaving intimate connections between darkness, nature, light, place and culminating in an ascent to the night sky.
Featuring the voices and knowledge of Ghillar Michael Anderson, Euahlayi Senior Lawman and Knowledge Holder; Jake Ferguson, Bidjigal-Dharawal, Wailwan, Biripi and Bundjalung man; Shannon Foster, D’harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper; Dr Francis Bodkin, a descendant of the D’harawal people of the Bidiagal clan; and marine environmental scientist Dr Katherine Dafforn; along with the creatives of one step at a time like this.
Nocturne has been created to be adapted for other locations.
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Reviews
Profound… a beautiful journey of discovery, both inward and out
Rita Bratovich, CityHub
Vivid’s standout experience… will leave you with a sense of place and knowledge you never had before.
Kassia Byrnes, Australian Traveller
A real gem… which I can absolutely recommend
Edwina Throsby, ABC Sydney Radio
Magical… Brilliant
Andrew Zuccala, Concrete Playground
A dreamy, immersive exploration… a special, moving experience
Soaliha Iqbal, Pedestrian.TV
Creative Team
Created by: one step at a time like this – Suzanne Kersten, Clair Korobacz and Julian Rickert
Stage Manager: Hana Truban
Assistant Stage Manager: Abby Dinger
Lighting Design Consultant: John Ford
Performance History
NOCTURNE was commissioned for Vivid Sydney 2023.
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