· 1300 people attended ticketed events, in addition to the visitors to the art installations
· in excess of 143 personnel participated
76 performing artists participated in events throughout the month, in addition to numerous exhibiting artists
19 old boys participated in events
27 current students participated in events
26 support personnel (staff, P&F, & friends of SIC)
· Nine print media items, including SMH, The Australian and Cumberland Press
· 15 on-line web page mentions
· 10 radio interviews
Specifically Justin Fleming's play A Land Beyond the River (based on the stories of AlexJalloh, Elijah Williams and Kir Deng) has been picked up by Phoenix Publications Phoenix press for publication

all done and dusted...

Three of us from Mosman Reconciliation attended last night’s forum – with our thanks to you and to St Ignatius’ College for the welcome and hospitality. We’ll tell our colleagues about it when we attend the annual meeting in Mosman

I particularly enjoyed seeing Back to Bourke and after the forum we were able to speak to Kir and to Geraldine.

I forgot to say congrats to everyone concerned with the Storylines Festival. Sorry I'm missing it.

Many congratulations to you both on a terrific night, we both enjoyed it immensely, the artwork, the African drumming and the indigenous dancing. When we went into the chapel thoughts came back to me of the Arts of Islam exhibition at Gallery NSW a year or so back, it is so good to see Islamic culture brought in such a positive light

I absolutely loved the plays I saw last week, and can't speak highly enough of the work you have done in bringing this all together. I found both Cyril's work and A Land Beyond the River very moving, profoundly in fact.

Congratulations on wonderful work that will reverberate with audiences for a very long time.

With every good wish for the season proper,

The Drama in the O'Kelly this week is a must-see event. Excellent scripts, direction and acting. Cyril Johnson, Alex Jalloh, Elijah Williams and Harry Flitcroft are fantastic.

You get one dance item by Cyril Johnson and 2 plays. The first play is directed by Suzanne Mlar and features our current students with some adults, and the second features 3 professionals. The second play each night is A Modest Ozzie Cosie. This piece is sensational and the lady who plays the costume designer is outstanding!

Excellent acting all-round from Jarrod Crellin, Chloe Dunn and Jacqui Livingstone.

Congratulations to Suzanne Millar and her team for putting this all together.

Warm Regards,

Congratulations! Loved the show last Friday. Outstanding direction, script and cast!! That lady in the last play is an amazing actor. What is her name? I thought Cyril, Harry and Elijah were also outstanding.

Congratulations on 3 wonderful performances - we really enjoyed the evening.

We soooo enjoyed the plays – fantastic stuff, and I am spreading the word and will continue to do so!

- I've been telling everyone about the plays, all of them. Who did the choreo for Cyril's piece? Great role-inversion & you out-Mockingbirded Mockingbird. And Alana's piece was one of the sharpest bits of new play-crafting I've seen in a long time + outstanding performances. All in all, the best of the season.

Thank you so much for the amazing performance last night! Congratulations on the wonderful opportunity you create for so many boys. I was in awe of their talents and the stories.

Really - I loved it. So too did the boys

Agreed I think it's phenomenal what you've come up with Suzanne! Xa

Thanks so much for a wonderful evening last night. It was very special - all three parts.

I was very moved by Cyril's dance and story - he has an amazing ability to interpret and perform - I never realised how creative he is.

And Elijah and the other boys did an equally amazing performance - fantastic!

Each of the stories was so worthwhile telling, very relevant and so professionally performed.

Well done and thanks for allowing us to participate in this kind of conversation.

Suzanne, fantastic night, another triumph. Wonderful work done by you and all your team.

Thank you for yesterday and congratulations on a great festival.

I have loved it all, and very much enjoyed meeting with the art ladies I enjoyed all of last night for differing reasons: Cyril because he has such stage presence and grace; the River play because for all it complexity of structure it whacked a number of punches, especially Elijah's concluding "Boy"; the swimsuit play was beautifully acted.

Just to let you know that we were at the event, and thought it a very fine occasion that threw up much to think about.

Bryan Brown, Wayne Blair, Geraldine Doogue, Justin Fleming...

SAINT IGNATIUS' COLLEGE, RIVERVIEW
invites you to be our guest at the Storylines public forum
SUNDAY 29th November 5.00 pm
at the Riverview Theatrette

CAN A BLACK MAN'S STORY CHANGE A WHITE MAN'S WORLD?

featuring panelists:

Geraldine Doogue (Broadcaster)
Wayne Blair (Director/Actor)
Bryan Brown (Actor/Producer)
Justin Fleming (Playwright)
Dr Dennis Foley (Academic/Author)
Kir Deng (ex-Sudan)
James Todd (Filmmaker)
Nawal Abdi (Student Filmmaker)

PLUS: three award-winning short films
My Journey
Huriyya and her Sisters
Back to Bourke

This event is the final in the Storylines Festival, Riverview's month long look at
Indigenous Australian, African Refugee, and Muslim communities,
utilising the visual and performing arts.

Congratulations! Loved the show last Friday. Outstanding direction, script and cast!!

NGARAPANNA - BUILDING UP

Congratulations on wonderful work that will reverberate with audiences for a very long time.

with every good wish for the season proper

A LAND BEYOND THE RIVER

I absolutely loved the plays I saw last week, and can't speak highly enough of the work that has been done in bringing this all together. I found Cyril's work and A Land Beyond the River very moving, profoundly in fact.

A MODEST AUSSIE COSSIE

Ngarrapaana - Building Up

we are thrilled to have Cyril Johnson perform his original piece "Ngarrapaana - Building Up" the story of his journey from Wilcannia to Riverview, and now onto life at Melbourne University. Performed in the traditional style with didg, clap sticks, dancing and singing, Ngarrapaana uses fire sand and water in its design. Not to be missed.

Cyril is proving to be quite the media star, with interviews with SBS, Koori Radio and ABC radio!