
The Third
“Australian Dance Theatre electrified the stage”
In Songlines, Margo Neal writes, "the Aboriginal archive of knowledge is embodied in Country. In combination with the Western archive, this knowledge creates a third archive, accessible to all."
In a sparkling work, Daniel Riley cracks open the concept of the archive - exploring the body as an archival tool where memoeries are held personally and collectively.
Frenzied and poignant, The Third sees time and space unravel in a beautifully realised exploration of how people of all cultures can co-exist on contested land, standing united as they work to preserve histories and speak across generations, cultures, time and space.

Concept and Direction
Daniel Riley (Wiradjuri)
Choreography
Daniel Riley with Australian Dance Theatre’s Company Artists
Composer
James Howard
Lighting Designer
Chris Petridis
Design
Daniel Riley & Enoki
Costumes
Denni Francisco – Ngali
2023
The Odeon: 10 – 13 May (Kaurna)
Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie: 16 May (Nukunu)
Middleback Arts Centre, Whyalla: 19 May (Bangarla)
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark: 21 May (Erawirung)
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier: 24 May (Boandik)
Golden Grove Arts Centre: 27 May (Kaurna)
Barossa Arts Centre: 2 June (Peramangk)
Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga: 4 June (Kaurna)
Arts Centre Melbourne: 29 October – 1 November (Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung)



