Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced the appointment of Kokatha woman Frances Rings as the company’s incoming Artistic Director. Rings will take on the role following the announcement that long-standing Artistic Director Stephen Page will step down as Bangarra Artistic Director in early 2023.
‘Whilst this marks the end of an era,’ said Bangarra Dance Theatre Chair Phillipa McDermott, ‘Frances Rings is an incredible artist and the perfect choice to carry the extraordinary legacy of Stephen Page into Bangarra’s next cycle. We are thrilled to welcome such a major talent with a deep connection to Bangarra. Stephen is a national treasure and his legacy cannot be underestimated, he has done so much for this nation. On behalf of the board I thank him for his unfailing dedication to his people and his work in bringing cultures together through art, which will be honoured forever more.’
