A powerful celebration of indigenous culture through storytelling, original songs, and dance.

Reckoning is a 1-hour show depicting the intertwining of indigenous culture through storytelling, original songs and dance, tackling the modern-day effects of racism and intergenerational trauma.
Employing strong visuals projected on screen, emotionally charged song, deeply personal story telling and genuine raw emotions of anger, grief, sadness and joy, Reckoning leads its audience through a process of truth-telling and truth-accepting that subtly triggers states of empathy and understanding, whilst the music uplifts the audience.
This is achieved by presenting the themes of the show in a visually beautiful way with original costuming, symbolic staging, a bright engaging colour pallet, atmospheric lighting and environment, inspiring lyrics in language and an utterly dance-worthy contemporary sound by Samuel Gaskin and The Merindas.
This show is a recognition of past injustices, a journey through understanding, and a celebration of indigenous cultures survival, creativity and strength.

Show Notes

GENERAL PUBLIC SHOW

Recommended for audiences 16+

This performance contains sustained bright lights, haze effects, moderate coarse language, sudden loud noises, potentially triggering content or themes, including Self Harm or Suicide, Sexual Assault or Abuse, Mental Health, Use of Replica Weapons, Racism, includes images, voices or the name(s) of deceased Indigenous persons.

EDUCATION ONLY SHOW

Recommended for audiences 10+

This performance contains bright lights, haze effects, sudden loud noises, addresses the effects of bullying, abuse and trauma in a way that comprehension of subject matter is naturally age appropriate.

If Reckōning raises any concerns for you following the performance, Lifeline offers a 24-hour counselling service and can be reached at 13 11 14. Additional information can be found on their website, www.lifeline.org.au. Other services which may be of assistance include mental health advocacy organisation, Beyond Blue (www.beyondblue.org.au, 1300 224 636), and youth mental health foundation, Headspace (www.headspace.org.au). You may also consider speaking to a trusted source or engaging your local GP.

Rolling Stone

"Delights every one of the senses for those lucky enough to witness it"

Simon Abrahams, CEO & Creative Director, Melbourne Fringe

"A work like Reckoning is rare. It’s full of heart and respect and musicality and guts and that’s why it’s so impactful. I couldn’t stop thinking about it afterwards. It’s a work with resonance far beyond its own words and melodies"

John Foreman OAM

"Reckoning is a powerful, innovative and compelling work that takes the audience on a deeply engaging journey and showcases the amazing talents both of its creators, Samuel Gaskin and Johnny Hamilton, and of their incredible team of performers and creatives. It is a moving and significant work which will have an important and powerful impact on audiences."

Cast & Credits

Cast

Samuel Gaskin, Candice Lorrae, Kristel Kickett, Paula Barbee, Piri Neho, Mahana Maihi -Taniora, Taylor Lord-Diamond, Wairua role TBC

Credits

Company Beat Entertainment
Producers Samuel Gaskin & Johnny Hamilton
Director Samuel Gaskin
Co-Director Michala Banas
Creative Direction Samuel Gaskin & Johnny Hamilton
Choreography Samuel Gaskin
Stage Design Johnny Hamilton
Costume Design Johnny Hamilton & Asha Sym
Soundscape Production Candice Lorrae & Samuel Gaskin
Make Up Design Ben Dniprowskij
Sound Mix Candice Lorrae

Special thanks
Our Ancestors
This project is amplified by Jewel Box Performances, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Australia Council and Creative Victoria

EDUCATION BOOKINGS & RESOURCES

EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES

Thursday 24 August 2023 at 11am – Q&A 

Education Tickets & Pricing

$25 ea
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked. For further information and to book please contact our Education Booking Officer or fill in our Education Booking Form.

SUITABLE FOR YEARS 7 – 12
(Stages 4 – 6)

Curriculum Links and Resources
Download the Reckōning Curriculum Links

Schools Ticket Subsidy Program
Thanks to the Packer Family Foundation, eligible schools will receive $10 per ticket off of the full school’s price for this production. Please apply for the Education Ticket Subsidy via the School Subsidy Booking Form. Your subsidy request is dependent on your school’s ICSEA score.

For more details about How to Book, Excursion & Accessibility For Education

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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Additional Ticketing Information

$6.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. A valid ticket is required for all children over 18 months.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions

This project is supported by Regional Arts Victoria, Creative Victoria and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.