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Gary Lang NT Dance Company The Other Side of Me

27 - 28 Feb 2026

Cremorne Theatre

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1 hour

No interval, includes a 45 minute performance and a 15 minute Q&A, subject to change without notice

The Other Side of Me translates into dance the true-life story of a young Aboriginal man, born in the 1960s in the Northern Territory, adopted by a white English family and raised in the United Kingdom. Drawing on a collection of personal letters and poems, it offers insights into the mind of a man re-evaluating his life and trying to come to terms with his First Nations Australian origins from the other side of the world.

Choreographed by industry leader and Larrakia man Gary Lang, this international, cross-cultural collaboration with Northumbria University (UK) communicates a story of the Stolen Generations’ trauma and poses questions about relationships between country of origin, identity, adoption, the criminal justice system and psychological health.

★★★★⯪

... a tough story, powerfully told.

Artshub
A mesmerising work that is performed with dazzling virtuosity ...

Stage Whispers
... packs an emotional punch from the first to last moments of the show.

Kate Fell Artistic Director – Darwin Festival
I was absolutely mesmerised and moved beyond words.

Miranda Tetlow ABC Radio, Darwin
Amazing – uncomfortable feelings yes. But the ones that are so necessary to sit with.

Audience Member
As a child of the Stolen Generation, I have never seen a performance that spoke of my life and experience so clearly. I felt seen and deeply affected.

Audience Member

The story is based on actual events. However, names, incidents and timelines have been changed for dramatic purposes. All characters depicted in the production are composites or fictitious. Any similarity to the original story, or of fictitious characters to an actual person, living or dead, is coincidental and unintentional.

Each performance will conclude with a facilitated Q&A featuring the choreographer and artists.

This production contains references to the Stolen Generation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are advised this production references people who have passed away.

This production contains coarse language and haze.

Recommended for ages 15+.

No alcohol permitted inside the theatre during this performance.

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The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.
The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.
The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.
The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.
The Other Side of MeImage credits: Cheeky Chandler & Alex Abbot, photograph by Paz Tassone.