6–10 JANUARY Vaucluse House
Under the Madhan
PAST EVENT
Under the Madhan
6–10 JANUARY Vaucluse House
PAST EVENT
6–10 JANUARY
Under the Madhan
PAST EVENT

Vaucluse House is an all-weather venue and Sydney Festival is committed to going ahead with performances come rain or shine. Please come prepared.

JO CLANCY

Wiradjuri dancer Jo Clancy shares gentle, sometimes cheeky stories about caring for Country in a delightful family show mixing puppetry, song and dance. 

Learn dances, tunes and Wiradjuri words with Jo under the shade of the Madhan (Wiradjuri word for tree) on a magical set designed by revered creators of visual theatre, Erth. 

A descendant of the Wiradjuri people of Western NSW, Jo Clancy is a First Nations choreographer, dancer, mentor and teacher who lives on Gundungurra and Darug Country in the Blue Mountains.  

The first Aboriginal person to gain a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in NSW, Jo Clancy is the current Head of Cultural Practice at NAISDA Dance College, and founded her own company Wagana Aboriginal Dancers.  

She has spent three decades developing contemporary Aboriginal dance works and education projects across Australia and internationally in festivals and major events in Glasgow, Copenhagen, Hawaii and Vancouver.  

Runtime: 30 mins

This is a free event and doesn't require booking - walk-ins are encouraged. Join the Under the Madhan Facebook event for updates on conditions and capacities on the day. 

Venue
Performance Times

Wed 6 Jan at 10am
Wed 6 Jan at 12pm
Thu 7 Jan at 10am
Thu 7 Jan at 12pm
Fri 8 Jan at 10am
Fri 8 Jan at 12pm
Sat 9 Jan at 10am
Sat 9 Jan at 12pm
Sun 10 Jan at 10am
Sun 10 Jan at 12pm

Ticketing and Pricing
Free Event
Important Info

Face masks are mandatory at all Sydney Festival events for all patrons 13 years and older, in line with NSW Government regulations. A face mask is required at all times while inside foyers, theatres and outdoor venues, including during performances. Children 12 and under are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

Seating will be on the grass, so please bring a picnic rug. 

Cast and Credits

Photo: Jacquie Manning


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