Since it was founded, Canberra has been the subject of discussion and debate, and to this day, no other Australian city prompts such strong opinions.
Acclaimed performer and festival director Robyn Archer AO is in Hobart tomorrow, on a mission to shift perceptions about Canberra and use the program she’s developed for next year’s centenary to increase understanding, appreciation and respect for the national capital.
Archer rose to prominence in Hobart with her work as the inaugural artistic director of Ten Days on the Island, playing a prominent role to developing the event into Tasmania’s premier cultural festival.
‘Tasmania Performs’ will contribute significantly towards the Centenary of Canberra program with their performance of As We Forgive, starring the celebrated actor Robert Jarman, who has featured in every edition of Ten Days on the Island since it commenced in 2001.
As We Forgive will form part of Collected Works: Australia 2013, an extensive program that will bring diverse and high quality cultural performances from every state and territory of Australia to the nation’s capital.
Vintage Caravans from Tasmania will also be part of the Museum of the Long Weekend project by Devonport based Big hART.
In Museum of the Long Weekend, vintage caravans from around Australia will be converted into mobile art installations celebrating leisure-time in Australia and travel in convoys to Canberra.
As Canberra approaches its 100th year, Archer will describe the main attractions of the 2013 Centenary of Canberra program to Hobart media, to prove Canberra has more to offer than politicians and roundabouts.
The year-long program aims to re-connect all Australians with their national capital and provides many reasons to visit and experience the real Canberra in 2013 and beyond.
