Experience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms, history and space of Australia's outback. The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself.

The didgeridoo is the sound icon of Australia. Sounds of Starlight features an ancient instrument that has resonated for thousands of years, heard only by the indigenous inhabitants of this pristine yet harsh continent.

Andrew Langford evokes the desert heart of Australia in a performance that features drums, percussion and keyboard. Spectacular imagery taken by the world-class photographer, Mike Gillam, enhance Andrew's thrilling performance on a range of didgeridoos. It's impossible to be indifferent to the pulsating sound of this traditional instrument because it is the sound of life itself. The whole universe comes together in the magical vibration of the didgeridoo.

The performance opens with a popular number called "Todd River". Visitors are surprised to learn that it does rain in the desert and when the rains come, the usually-dry river, runs through the Alice often flooding but renewing life on the arid land.

Sounds of Starlight takes spectators on a sound excursion through the vibrant red landscapes of the desert interior. From Emily Gap, site of the Arrente tribe's Caterpillar Dreaming, to the howling wilderness where Australia's last camel expedition met disaster, and from noisy outback mining towns to quiet camps ideal for star gazing. Didgeridoos, drums and keyboards beat out the eternal rhythm of the bush.

Other tracks feature bush-burning and hunting techniques, an insight into the legendary dingo and the spiritual Mimi Spirits of Arnhemland.

Andrew Langford's stage charisma and personality coupled with the intimate setting of the theatre allows the audience to feel part of the performance and to realise they are in for an evening of truly unique entertainment. Andrew is not a distant performer but a warm personality who immediately engages his audience with jokes, anecdotes and explanations as he recalls his time spent living and working in remote Aboriginal communities.

The spontaneous "jam sessions" that end each show are the highlight of most evenings, as the audience joins Andrew and the band to beat and blow the world anew.

Dinner features a delicious two-course meal at the Red Ochre Grill and Restaurant renowned for their unique use of Australian native foods and regional produce. A short stroll across from the theatre, dinner is available from 6.00pm.

After the show, visitors are invited to browse through our art gallery which offers a range of quality handcrafted Aboriginal didgeridoos, paintings and artifacts, as well as CDs and books.

The authentic voice of Australia, the didgeridoo is now becoming fashionable overseas and specialist schools and clubs can be found in Germany, Holland and Britain. But for visitors, what better opportunity than to learn from the master, the vital didgeridoo-playing skills of softly vibrating the lips, cooing and barking with the vocal cords and maintaining circular breathing. Andrew Langford and the band will be available after the show to assist visitors with their purchases.

Sounds of Starlight offers visitors a night to remember. An ideal introduction to the people, landscapes and animals of Central Australia and an everlasting memory of an unforgettable and timeless holiday experience.

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