Sydney Opera House Opera Theatre Shakespeare Performs Solo Sung Welcome to Country

Description

Gadigal Saltwater woman, Dr Madison Shakespeare, welcomed special guests and invitees to Gadigal Country at the Sydney Opera House Opera Theatre with a solo-sung Welcome to Country, honouring Gadigal custodianship and connection to Sea Country and Land. Her Welcome grounded Lesbians in the House in respect for Country, Ancestors, and living Culture, creating a culturally safe opening for community celebration and centring Gadigal voices and sovereignty within a major cultural institution. The performance framed a landmark community gathering, marking twenty years since 2,000 lesbians came together at the Opera House in 2000 for a night of music, dance, and connection. Returning ‘in the house’ on 10 July, the concert culminated a weekend of festivities, celebrating continuity, visibility, and community on Gadigal Country.

Period	28 Jun 2011
Event title	Lesbians in the House Concert, Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre
Event type	Other
Location	Sydney, AustraliaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International