The Long Walk

Braving hostile ports upholding the Chinese Immigration Act of the 1850s, more than 16,000 Chinese miners sought landfall in South Australia over a century ago. From there, they travelled over 400 kilometres, making the pilgrimage to the goldfields of Victoria.

Performed by Asian Australian artists on Robe’s rugged yet beautiful coastline, where those miners first docked, The Long Walk pays homage to their tenacity in this unique contemporary dance spectacle.

Streaming online via real-time drone recording, boundary-pushing choreographer Sue Healey’s new work reveals split-second decision-making between drone pilot, director, musician, and performer, as dancers Kimball Wong and Julian Renlong Wong move spontaneously across the extraordinary landscape.

Immediate, raw, and featuring an original score by world-renowned percussionist Ben Walsh, The Long Walk is a heart-racing exploration of technology’s ability to bring people together and the courage to pursue a better life – no matter the distance.

Join us live!

Let us host you in Space Theatre on Sunday, 23 October at 4pm with a special 50 minute screening that includes both The Long Walk and Sue Healey's Weerewa.