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Convict Culture Week

October 25 @ 2:30 pm - November 1 @ 9:30 pm

A celebration of convict music, song, dance, and theatre at historic Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie was a convict settlement from 1821 to 1832.     A number of special convicts who were sent there were dancers, actors, and musicians.  Explore the culture of these unwilling immigrants.

Workshops in:

  • dance
  • music
  • song
  • theatre

Presenters: Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke (Qld), Roland Clarke (Qld), David Johnson (NSW), John Tomlin & Trish Williams (Tas),  and more…

Main venue:  St Thomas Church Hall, next to the 1820s convict built church.
Includes a day of music, song, and dance at the Innes Ruins.

See the main event page for details!

Email: dancinginfetters@gmail.com

Tel: Heather 04 2206 7392

 

Organiser

Dr Heather Clarke
Phone
07 3289 4708
Email
heather@historicaldance.au
View Organiser Website

Venue

Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Australia + Google Map