Whistling Past the Graveyard

 

Presented by Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy

Together we can stare down the final mystery with a song on our lips!

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In ‘Whistling Past the Graveyard’ Doctor Leah Cotterell and Mistress Narelle McCoy share stories from their written memoirs and academic research, shining a light on what matters to us about death, dying and funerals – from the strange and sad to the sublime and uplifting.

Beautiful music is supplied by the world-class talent of guitarist Jamie Clark in company with the finest of fiddlers.

And the musical materials are as eclectic as the subject matter, ranging from classical and folk song to emblematic pop and, of course, together we all sing ‘Amazing Grace’.

 

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  • Genre

    Cabaret, Music

  • RATING

    PG

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    VENUE

    South Brisbane Cemetery

  • DURATION

    70 mins

  • Premiere

    Season return

  • ACCESSIBILITY INFO

    Relaxed - Wheelchair accessible - Reserved accessible parking available - Please refer to the venue for more information regarding accessibility.

  • WARNINGS

    See event description for warnings

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    Doors Open

    30-45 mintes before

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    Things you need to know or bring

    Seating and amenities: The show is presented at the bottom of a gentle slope adjacent to the cemetery buildings. Please bring your own chairs or blankets - whatever is most comfortable. Also bring water and dress warmly! Ushers will be on site at 3pm to assist patrons in finding a comfortable spot. There are simple amenities on site. Getting there: General parking is plentiful in the local streets. Local bus services stop outside and across from the cemetery on Annerley Road and the Park Road Train Station is a 10 minute walk. Disability access: Entry to the site is via the Brisbane Corso gate at the river end of the cemetery where volunteers from the Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery can direct you to a drop off zone. There is limited disability parking.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.