Learn untold stories of heritage and history at La Boite’s newest production The Neighbourhood
We all know Brisbane is a melting pot of diverse cultural backgrounds and there’s no better way to learn about different cultures than stopping and listening to stories from people who have made our beautiful country their home. This is exactly the idea behind The Neighbourhood, an intimate story-telling experience that transports the audience across countries and through time in search of a home (and community) – taking over La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre from February 8 to 29.
A companion piece to La Boite’s refugee-led The Village and a continuation of the partnership between La Boite and Multicultural Australia, The Neighbourhood is once again written and performed by the story-tellers themselves. Co-created with Todd MacDonald, Aleea Monsour and Ari Palani, the production explores seven very different, real-life stories showcasing the cultural diversity of Australia and the courage and determination of everyone who has made it their home.
Seven local artists will reveal honest and authentic stories using a range of styles and art forms to transport audiences across countries. The storytellers include the likes of Aurora Liddle-Christie, a Jamaican and Australian First Nations multidisciplinary artist who uses spoken word, performance, singing and songwriting, Indian-born LGBTIQ+ activist and spoken word and body-movement artist, Naavi Karan and award-winning poet Anisa Nandaula who left Uganda at eight years old. The cast also includes Nima Doostkhah, born in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, who narrates his story through acting, dance and photography while fellow Iranian refugee and former political prisoner Cieavash Arean who will share his musical and theatre talent. Actor Amer Joseph Thabet recounts his move from Syria to Australia and multi-instrumentalist Dr Matt Hsu draws on his diverse global upbringing to explore the grey areas between cultures.
Want to be taken on a journey of cultural diversity? Grab your tickets here for an evening that promises an honest and educational theatre experience.
This piece was created in partnership with our friends at La Boite. To check out what’s on at La Boite, head to the website for more details.
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