Djuki Mala's new show will be on at the Assembly George Square Theatre, George Square during August.
- What is your Fringe show about?
Djuki Mala present a stunning fusion of traditional Yolngu and contemporary pop culture, dance and storytelling with a hefty dose of heart and soul. The show is a retrospective and autobiographical work, which relates the genesis of Djuki Mala. The show is interspersed with multimedia and gives audiences the opportunity to experience some of the more intimate moments and turning points that have shaped the group over the last 11 years. It is a marvel of timing, comedy and clowning and offers a rare and insightful view into Aboriginal Australia, Unique, infectious, high-energy… like a confetti cannon point blank straight to the heart!
- How many times/many years have you appeared at the Fringe?
This our second year, last year was our premiere Edinburgh season and we can’t wait to return!
- What’s your most memorable moment from the Fringe?
There were so many memorable moments but two (can I list two?) that stand out in particular were; looking out our dressing room window very early in the season at a capacity audience of 500 people queuing to come into the show was pretty amazing!
Also staging a photoshoot to support Marriage Equality in Australia at the National Monument with some 200 Fringe Artists was a major highlight. 4 What’s the worst thing about the Fringe?
Noise, crowds, work, Noise, crowds, work, Noise, crowds, work … repeat!
- If you were not a performer what would you be doing?
Probably still involved in the arts in some capacity…
- How do you prepare for a performance?
Flyer the show for a couple of hours and then a couple of hours warm up. Play some tunes and get pumped up for the gig!
- Favourite thing about being in Edinburgh?
All the amazing artists, the city it’s architecture and history, shows, the vibe, noise, crowds, work … repeat! Oh and the Scots, we love the Scots!
- What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve ever done?
Sunbaking in the meadow in 13 degree weather.
- Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Irn bru… love the stuff! Potato scones.
- Sum up your show in three words
Infectious, high-energy, heartwarming
Show summary
The international dance sensations and landmark dance/theatre company that took the world by storm are back with their critically acclaimed smash-hit production. Djuki Mala wow audiences with a spectacular fusion of traditional dance, pop-culture and storytelling that's a marvel of timing and comedy with a hefty dose of heart and soul.
Djuki Mala's new show will be on at the Assembly George Square Theatre, George Square during August. For tickets, please visit www.edfringe.com
You can follow Djuka Mala on Twitter at @djukimala, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/djukimala and visit their official website at www.djukimala.com
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