Alec Riley was a Wiradjuri Elder and skilled tracker who joined the New South Wales Police Force in 1911 and served for 40 years. He forged a path between the enforced colonial system in which he worked and the lore of his people. In the end, he earned a King’s Medal, and a gold watch for his ability to solve high profile crimes. But he was never entitled to a pension. 
In his first show as Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre, Daniel Riley explores his ancestor’s lived experience. Tracker is performed in the round by an all First Peoples cast, and anchored firmly in the present, it’s an intimate and restlessly inventive ode to shared cultural resilience across generations.

Two people in denim button downs dance against a black backdrop, they are lit with a blue light.

Tracker_Pedro Greig_Supporting2

A person stands in the front of the frame in a denim shirt with a blue light illuminating them from above.

Tracker_Pedro Greig_Supporting3

A performer is on stage mid routine with both hands covering their face as part of the performance. They are wearing a denim shirt. Dancers in the background are poised mid performance. 

Tracker Gallery 3 

A performer is kneeling on the ground in an all denim outfit. They are illuminated by a yellow green light. 

Tracker Gallery 4

A performner walks holding foliage that is smoking. The smoke is illuminated by a red light. They are wearing a hoodie and jeans as they walk. 

Tracker Supporting 5

Major Festivals Initiative

Dancing Architects

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Sydney Festival, Perth Festival, Adelaide Festival, Rising and Brisbane Festival.

With sincere thanks to the Scully Fund and all our private donors whose generosity and support make projects like this possible.

*Tracker* has also been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria; the City of Melbourne through Arts House; Besen Family Foundation; Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre; Annamila Foundation; and the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Knowledge Institute.   

RISING thanks the Dancing Architects, a group of like-minded donors who support Melbourne’s local dance industry through the festival each year. 

<ul>
<li>TRANSACTION FEE | Bookings may incur a transaction fee of up to $4.</li>
</ul>

Tracker

## [WATCH THE VENUE ACCESS VIDEO](https://youtu.be/8iJ6OlLjT-c)

Arts House is wheelchair accessible—please see the [Arts House website](https://www.artshouse.com.au/visit-arts-house/#accessibility) for more information. The venue also welcomes support animals and guide dogs. 

If you have any specific questions about visiting Arts House, please
contact the venue: 
- Call 03 9322 3720
- Text 0447 570 178
- Email artshouse@melbourne.vic.gov.au

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Two on street accessible spaces outside the post office on Errol Street. There are also two accessible spaces on Queensberry Street (150m from the accessible Errol Street entrance).

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF

Loading zone and accessible parking spaces on Queensberry Street before the corner of Leveson Street.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Arts House is 1.1km from North Melbourne Train Station, approximately 16 minute walk or 1.2km from Flagstaff Station, approximately 15 minute walk.

Nearest accessible tram stop: Stop 3 - Lincoln Square/Swanston Street

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 100m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

80 Errol Street (next to the North Melbourne Post Office).

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

There are wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral toilets on each floor and you can access all levels via a lift.

INTRA SITE TRANSPORT

Internal lift for access between floors.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

Arts House is a wheelchair accessible venue. You can enter via the step-free entrance at 80 Errol Street (next to the North Melbourne Post Office) during business and event hours or George Johnson Lane (between Post Office and Library) 1 hour prior to events.

There are wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral toilets on each floor and you can access all levels via a lift. There is step-free access between studios, bathrooms and kitchenettes.

Tracker

Australian Dance Theatre in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company