Showcase: Black Brass — Mararo Wangai

‘Black Brass’ is a new theatre work celebrating stories of resilience and strength from Perth’s African communities.
Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in Black Brass by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.
Photo: Mararo Wangai and Mahamudo Selimane in ‘Black Brass’ by Mararo Wangai, produced by Performing Lines WA and presented by Perth Festival, March 2021. Photo by Christophe Canato.

Perth Festival Focus

A culture and the arts grant supported creator Mararo Wangai to develop and refine the script, musical score and design elements with playwright Afeif Ismael, director Matt Edgerton, musician/composer Mahamudo Selimane and producers Performing Lines WA. 

‘Black Brass’ premiered at the 2021 Perth Festival. 

Grant: Arts 15k-plus

Page reviewed 29 November 2024