Jacob Nash and Stephen Page on the making of Vigil: Awaken

A chat with the creators

04 Oct, 2023 Sydney Festival

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Were you there for the ceremonial reawakening of the spirit of Me-Mel (Goat Island)? Watch this five-minute chat with the creators discussion the meaning and making of this epic event.

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