Published: October 22, 2019
The Studio, Sydney Opera House
Indigenous people were kidnapped and forced to appear in PT Barnum’s ‘greatest show on earth’. This variety show reclaims their stories with wit and bite
In a combination of cabaret, burlesque, circus and dance, Natives Go Wild is a showcase of eclectic talent, with a sucker punch theme. A celebration of diverse performance and cultural heritage, it considers the fate of the Indigenous people who have historically been involved in the circus – Barnum & Bailey, and beyond – and asks the audience: is this an entertainment of exploitation?
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