Andrew
Langford evokes the desert heart of Australia in a
performance that features drums, percussion and soundscapes.
This
is The Didgeridoo Show Outback!
Spectacular
imagery taken by the world-class photographer, Mike
Gillam, enhances Andrew’s thrilling performance
on a range of didgeridoos.
It’s
impossible to be indifferent to the pulsating sound
of this traditional instrument because it is the sound
of life itself.
The
whole universe comes together in the magical vibration
of the didgeridoo.
Highlights
of the show
The
performance opens with a popular number called “Todd
River”.
Visitors
are surprised to learn that it does rain in the desert
and when the rains come, the usually-dry river, runs
through the Alice often flooding but renewing life
on the arid land.
The
Sounds of Starlight Theatre takes spectators on a
sound excursion through the vibrant red landscapes
of the desert interior.
From
Emily Gap, site of the Arrente tribe’s Caterpillar
Dreaming, to the howling wilderness where Australia’s
last camel expedition met disaster, and from noisy
outback mining towns to quiet camps ideal for star
gazing.
Didgeridoos,
drums and soundscapes beat out the eternal rhythm
of the bush.
Other
tracks feature bush-burning and hunting techniques,
an insight into the legendary dingo and the spiritual
Mimi Spirits of Arnhemland.
To
listen to music samples from the show check out The
Didgeridoo Show Outback CD.
The
spirit of Andrew Langford
Andrew
Langford’s stage charisma and personality coupled
with the intimate setting of the theatre allows the
audience to feel part of the performance and to realise
they are in for an evening of truly unique entertainment.
Andrew
is not a distant performer but a warm personality
who immediately engages his audience with jokes, anecdotes
and explanations as he recalls his time spent living
and working in remote Aboriginal communities.
The
spontaneous “jam sessions” that end each
show are the highlight of most evenings, as the audience
joins Andrew and the band to beat and blow the world
anew.
After
the show, visitors are invited to browse through our
art gallery which offers a range of quality handcrafted
Aboriginal didgeridoos, paintings and artifacts, as
well as CDs and books.
The
Sounds of Starlight Theatre offers visitors a night
to remember.
An
ideal introduction to the people, landscapes and animals
of Central Australia and an everlasting memory of
an unforgettable and timeless holiday experience.
