A new strategic initiative program that aims to capture the freshest and most cutting-edge culturally diverse work occurring in Australia. The intent is to actively identify work that is tour-ready and has significant momentum in terms of and audience engagement and critical discourse. The work is identified by Kultour and NORPA, with the assistance of a think tank consisting of representatives from Kultourís national network and additional industry experts.

The program consists of a select tour which is then complemented by a program that allows for the professional and creative development of artists of diverse cultural backgrounds and/or one that operates as a platform for critical discussion on the presentation and experience of culturally diverse work. The most appropriate presentation platform and link is identified by Kultour in collaboration with NORPA.

Selected projects for 2010-11

En Trance - Yumi Umiumare
From her many performances of The Burlesque Hour around the globe to her infamous Butoh Cabaret DasShoku Hora!!, Yumi Umiumare's electrifying performance style is in demand the world over. In this bold new work, Umiumare is set to detonate her extraordinary vision from the international to the other-worldy as she thrusts us into the twisted corridors of the un-living. At times brutally visceral, the performance is counterbalanced with the purity of digital painting produced live with her collaborating artists, Bambang Nurcahyadi and Naomi Ota. After a highly successful sell out premiere season at the Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne in 2009, En Trance has already been confirmed to tour to NORPA and Brisbane Powerhouse (in partnership with BEMAC) in October 2010. The tour will coincide with professional development/creative labs for artists of diverse backgrounds.This Kapture program is being developed in partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria. Download detailed production information (PDF). (Image courtesy Jeff Busby)


WHO'S THAT CHIK? Candy Bowers

WHO'S THAT CHIK? is the true story of Candy B. She was raised in Campbelltown by a South African mother and a Zimbabwean father. When she grew up, after going through a very fine acting college (NIDA), she realised she was one hell of a lady MC.

WHO'S THAT CHIK? is a contemporary, dynamic, innovative and relevant show that engages with audiences in new and unexpected ways. Using Hip Hop, video and pop culture,

WHO'S THAT CHIK? speaks to a vast array of cultures and peoples including young audiences, those in the outer suburbs of cities, indigenous populations, remote and rural communities and well as mainstream audiences.

WHO'S THAT CHIK? received the 2009 Melbourne Fringe Award for best performance and is confirmed to perform at NEXUS Multicultural Arts as part of Diverse Arts: Theory + Action, Multicultural Arts Symposium May 2010. This Kapture program was developed in partnership with the Footscray Community Arts Centre.



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