Na Dihnang Circus presents Of The Land on Which We Meet. Witness this cast of three contemporary Australian artists as they share their unique stories and relationships with Australia. The show begins with an Acknowledgement of Country, paying respect to the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of the land where the performance is taking place—in this case, the space in Edinburgh's Old Town near Bristo Square. Of The Land on Which We Meet is about rediscovering and connecting with our ancestry.
Through storytelling, acrobatics, and dynamic movements, they display incredible strength, flexibility, and resilience
The three artists step onto the stage, with an empty frame hanging from a rig above them. Over the next few minutes, they take turns with the frame, sharing their personal stories. The cast includes an Indigenous Australian, a descendant of migrants, and a descendant of colonial settlers. Through storytelling, acrobatics, and dynamic movements, they display incredible strength, flexibility, and resilience, offering insights into their journeys and Australia’s complex society. Of The Land on Which We Meet explores the narratives we construct as individuals and as a collective.
The show also takes a moment to acknowledge the audience, encouraging us to reflect on our own lives and ancestry. There is a dreamy, almost surreal quality to the performance, with dust being stirred up and floating around the stage as the artists move. Throughout, the performers express a wide range of emotions—from anger and pain to joy—demonstrated through their acrobatics and lifts. They continuously lean, trust, and rely on each other, showcasing both their physical prowess and the deep connections they share.
This show is truly one not to miss if you enjoy storytelling blended with acrobatics and wish to take a moment to honour the land we stand on and those who came before us.
