• Dracula

    BIG Live Pty Ltd: Dracula

    State Theatre, Sydney 49 Market St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Dracula rises in a thrilling world premiere at the State Theatre this September. Driven by masterpieces from Tchaikovsky, Bach, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov — this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment, and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, Dracula features a powerhouse alumni cast from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet,…
    INFLUENCER

    Tasdance: INFLUENCER

    Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    INFLUENCER is a captivating exploration of hierarchies of power, trends, manipulation and the conscious or subconscious methods and platforms in which humans affect, lead and follow each other. Led by Kyall Shanks, five artists equipped with 50 selfie lights unravel the power of digital algorithms, social “norms,” and how they…
    Butterfly Effect

    West Australian Ballet: Butterfly Effect

    His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
    Be among the first to witness this world premiere as choreographer Alice Topp returns to Perth with her modern reimagining of Madame Butterfly. This enduring tale of unrequited love and loss will stay with you long after the curtain closes.
    Unveiling Shadows

    Metro Arts: Unveiling Shadows

    Metro Arts 111 Boundary St, West End, QLD, Australia
    Unveiling Shadows is a profound exploration of survival, self-discovery, healing, and culture. Woven through intimate storytelling and the language of movement, Joshua Taliani boldly confronts inner demons, revealing the layers of silent struggles. Unveiling Shadows is the debut solo work of First Nations (Bidjara/Kullali/Wakka Wakka) Italian artist and performer Joshua…
    TOUCH

    The Round: TOUCH

    The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
    TOUCH delves into the personal narratives of two dancers addressing issues of bias, racism and isolation. Interweaving Ballet and Bharathanatyam, it advocates for the beauty that emerges when society takes the time to comprehend and connect with one another. By showcasing the contrast between art forms, TOUCH underscores the variations in cultures and…
    Illume

    Bangarra Dance Theatre: Illume

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Illume is the latest work by Wirangu and Mirning choreographer and Bangarra’s Artistic Director Frances Rings, created in collaboration with Darrell Sibosado, a Goolarrgon Bard artist from Lombadina on the Dampier Peninsula. Sibosado’s work is inspired by the light of the pearl shell and the cultural practice of rigi (pearl shell…
    TOUCH

    The Round: TOUCH

    The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
    TOUCH delves into the personal narratives of two dancers addressing issues of bias, racism and isolation. Interweaving Ballet and Bharathanatyam, it advocates for the beauty that emerges when society takes the time to comprehend and connect with one another. By showcasing the contrast between art forms, TOUCH underscores the variations in cultures and…
    Butterfly Effect

    West Australian Ballet: Butterfly Effect

    His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
    Be among the first to witness this world premiere as choreographer Alice Topp returns to Perth with her modern reimagining of Madame Butterfly. This enduring tale of unrequited love and loss will stay with you long after the curtain closes.
    Illume

    Bangarra Dance Theatre: Illume

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Illume is the latest work by Wirangu and Mirning choreographer and Bangarra’s Artistic Director Frances Rings, created in collaboration with Darrell Sibosado, a Goolarrgon Bard artist from Lombadina on the Dampier Peninsula. Sibosado’s work is inspired by the light of the pearl shell and the cultural practice of rigi (pearl shell…
    Unveiling Shadows

    Metro Arts: Unveiling Shadows

    Metro Arts 111 Boundary St, West End, QLD, Australia
    Unveiling Shadows is a profound exploration of survival, self-discovery, healing, and culture. Woven through intimate storytelling and the language of movement, Joshua Taliani boldly confronts inner demons, revealing the layers of silent struggles. Unveiling Shadows is the debut solo work of First Nations (Bidjara/Kullali/Wakka Wakka) Italian artist and performer Joshua…
    The Chronicles

    Stephanie Lake Company: The Chronicles

    Thomas Dixon Centre 406 Montague Rd, West End, QLD, Australia
    Pulsing with energy and sensuality, The Chronicles explores the cycles of life and the inevitability of change. Twelve of the country’s top contemporary dancers meet a masterful electro-acoustic score by Robin Fox, which blends driving rhythms with the stirring, ethereal sounds of a children’s choir (the Voices of Birralee) and singer…
    INFLUENCER

    Tasdance: INFLUENCER

    Theatre Royal, Hobart 29 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
    INFLUENCER is a captivating exploration of hierarchies of power, trends, manipulation and the conscious or subconscious methods and platforms in which humans affect, lead and follow each other. Led by Kyall Shanks, five artists equipped with 50 selfie lights unravel the power of digital algorithms, social “norms,” and how they…

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