The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. It was a very sad state of affairs and would have stayed that way except for the courage of young Parrwang the Magpie. 

In the lead up to NAIDOC Week and the world premiere of Parrwang Lifts the Sky at Arts Centre (Naarm) Melbourne, Behind the Scenes presenter Chris Thompson sat down for a long chat with sproano. composer, librettist and co-director of the production, Yorta Yorta/Yuin woman Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO.

The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. It was a very sad state of affairs and would have stayed that way except for the courage of young Parrwang the Magpie.  
 In the lead up to NAIDOC Week and the world premiere of Parrwang Lifts the Sky at Arts Centre (Naarm) Melbourne, Behind the Scenes presenter Chris Thompson sat down for a long chat with sproano. composer, librettist and co-director of the production, Yorta Yorta/Yuin woman Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO.

The Australian Arts community is as diverse as its population. Each week Behind The Scenes looks at how people carry out these arts projects. Many stories, both fascinating and amusing are waiting to be told. 

The Australian Arts community is as diverse as its population. Each week Behind The Scenes looks at how people carry out these arts projects. Many stories, both fascinating and amusing are waiting to be told.&nbsp;

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