BLOODLAND

New Sydney Theatre Company production, Bloodland, is an exciting play which looks at life in Aboriginal communities in modern Australia.

The play follows a love story between two teenagers as part of a day in the life of two families.

Imbued with music and dance, the piece is predominantly in a traditional language from North East Arnhem Land.

“I always believe that the human condition doesn’t need language. Your emotions don’t need language,” says Bloodland performer Ursula Yovich.

“A lot of traditional people have had to live in this predominantly Western society, this is what they have to go through every day. An hour and a half in someone else’s language, you pretty much have to let go and trust.”

While the language is from the Northern Territory, the social issues are national. As well as issues of family and custom, the play deals with political themes.

“The mining companies and health issues, smoking and substances,” says Yovich.

Conceived by Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Stephen Page and written by Wayne Blair, this rich piece featuring a cast of 12 urban actors and traditional Yolngu storytellers will no doubt captivate the Sydney audience.

Oct 7-Nov 13, Wharf Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, $30-77, sydneytheatre.com.au