Of The Land On Which We Meet By Na Djinang Circus

We are not the first – nor will we be the last – to walk on this land. 

Walking on stone and cement it can be hard to remember what it feels like to have earth beneath our feet.   

What does it mean to be where we are?  
What do we, as 21st century Australians, think it means to be "on Country"?  

By opening up the acknowledgement of Country and taking a closer look within it, we search for a way to address the possible lack of connection contemporary Australians have with the spirituality of the land.  

Of The Land On Which We Meet follows the journey of three contemporary Australian circus artists with distinct relationships with Country; an indigenous Australian, a descendant of migrants, and a descendant of colonial settlers.  

Using physical representation within Na Djinang Circus’ signature tone and style of Indigenous forms merged with Western mediums, Of The Land On Which We Meet hopes to re-discover a connection we once had.  

Join this cultural journey on Country with 60,000 years of history, spirit and story.  

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund, as part of Deadly Fringe.  

Supported by Melbourne Fringe, The City of Melbourne, The City of Maribyrnong, Craig Semple, Creative Victoria, Creative Australia, The Women’s Circus and Regional Arts Victoria. 

Na Djinang circus acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and their unbroken connection and custodian shift of the land that we gather on. 

We Acknowledge our privilege as visitors on this land and accept the responsibilities to care for country and tread lightly. 

Devised with: Margot Mansfield, Emily Loe  

Directed by: Harley Mann  

Associate directed by: Benjamin Sheen  

Cultural consultant: Uncle Dan Mitchell  

Lighting Design by: Harrie Hogan  

Sound Designed by: Na Djinang Circus with Original tracks by Jason Renehan  

Costumes designed by: Emily Barrie   

Originally Commissioned By: Melbourne Fringe