Ainslie + Gorman Opening Party Jul 10
Video highlights from the Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres' Opening Party, held at the Ainslie Arts Centre in Canberra.
“Reckless Valour”: dance & youth, power & consequences. Canberra from 29 July
RECKLESS VALOUR is dance theatre for everyone.
Wed 29 July – Sat 1 August at 7pm 2015
Canberra Playhouse, Canberra Australia
RECKLESS VALOUR looks at the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, contemplates what war means now to young Australians; and celebrates their power to shape the future.
RECKLESS VALOUR was first created in 2005, “a moving tribute to young Australians in war.” 10 years on, and with the original choreographers, Canberra’s own youth dance ensemble Quantum Leap have completely redeveloped it, and added a new section by independent choreographer James Batchelor, a member of the original cast.
RECKLESS VALOUR will be performed by a cast of young people auditioned from Canberra and the region as well as dancers from regional NSW, Thailand and the Philippines.
“a hauntingly unforgettable expression of a youthful perspective of the futility and tragedy of war.” Sir William Deane AC KBE QC
“Reckless Valour is an extraordinary interpretation by young people of the extraordinary valour of their young predecessors.” The Canberra Times (Larry Ruffell)
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Wed 29 July – Sat 1 August at 7pm + 1 August at 2pm
02 62752700 | CANBERRATHEATRECENTRE.COM.AU
Single: $32 Under 27: $26
Concession: $20 (child/student/unemployed/pensioner)
Groups: full $26, U27 $22, concession/child $18 (min 8)
Family: $20 (min 6 tickets, max 2 adults)
BOOKING FEES APPLY
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Ruth Osborne
DRAMATURG
Paschal Daantos Berry
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Jodie Farrugia, Natalie Cursio, Rowan Marchingo, Fiona Malone and James Batchelor
COMPOSERS
Nicholas Ng, Warwick Lynch, Mark Webber, Luke Tierney and Morgan Hickinbotham
VIDEO DESIGN
WildBear Entertainment
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Supported by the ACT Government through arts ACT.
Sponsored by:
• WildBear Entertainment
• Vikings Club
Supported by the Australian Government's AnzacCentenary Local Grants Program.
Created at Gorman Arts Centre.
TKC Author's Talk, Sulari Gentill, Better Read Than Dead, with the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Sulari Gentill,
Award-winning author Sulari Gentill set out to study astrophysics, ended up graduating in law, and later abandoned her legal career to write books instead of contracts. When the mood takes her, she paints, although she maintains that she does so only well enough to know that she should write.
She grows French black truffles on her farm in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains of NSW, which she shares with her young family and several animals.
Sulari is author of award-winning Rowland Sinclair Mysteries, a series of historical crime fiction novels set in the 1930s about Rowland Sinclair, the gentleman artist-cum-amateur-detective.
The first in the series A Few Right Thinking Men was shortlisted for Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best First Book. A Decline in Prophets, the second in the series, won the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Fiction. Miles Off Course was released in early 2012, Paving the New Road was released in late 2012 and was shortlisted for the Davitt Award for best crime fiction 2013. Gentlemen Formerly Dressed was released in November 2013. A Murder Unmentioned, the sixth book in the series released was released November 2014 and was shortlisted for the 2015 Ned Kelly Awards Best Crime Novel and the 2015 Davitt Awards Best Adult Book. The latest installment in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries, Give the Devil his Due, was released in 2015.
For most of September 2015, Sulari will be taking up residence at the reinvigorated Gorman Arts Centre, Canberra, and working at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, as she has just accepted the position Eminent Writer-in-Residence as offered to her by the ACT Writers' Centre.
Under the name S.D. Gentill, Sulari also writes a fantasy adventure series called The Hero Trilogy. All three books in the trilogy, Chasing Odysseus, Trying War and The Blood of Wolves are out now, and are available as a gift pack. captured by the Pantera Press
Standing in line in order of height Canberra Australia + Singapore — Contemporary dance trailer:
QL2 Centre for Youth Dance (Canberra) and
Maya Dance Theatre (Singapore) present
Standing in line in order of height
Bringing together Western contemporary dance and Asian classical dance, Standing in line in order of height explores conformity versus individualism in Singaporean and Australian culture.
Choreographers Kavitha Krishnan from Singapore, Ruth Osborne from Australia and Liz Lea from the UK have developed the work with dancers from Australia and Singapore in a collaboration between Maya Dance Theatre and QL2 Centre for Youth Dance.
AUSTRALIAN SEASON
QL2 Theatre, QL2 Centre for Youth Dance, Gorman House Arts Centre
Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
$25 (Full), $15 (Concessions)
8pm Thursday 10 June
8pm Friday 11 June
8pm Saturday 12 June
BACKGROUND
Developed through a collaboration between QL2 Centre for Youth Dance and Maya Dance Theatre, the project aims to develop choreographic skills and cross-cultural links between the young dancers: from QUT in Australia we have Hannah Peake, Robert King, Sheriden Newman and Jason Wood who will join four dancers from La Salle College of the Arts in Singapore: Khairul Shahrin, Sufri Juwahir, Adeline Yee, Wei Ling and Samantha Teo.
Maya's Creative Director Kavitha Krishnan has worked in traditional Asian and contemporary forms in Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan and South Africa. QL2's Artistic Director Ruth Osborne is recognised in Australia and internationally for her collaborative work with young people. Working from London and resident in Canberra for the last year, Liz Lea is an award-winning choreographer specialising in contemporary dance and Bharata Natyam classical Indian dance.
Ruth Osborne says the partnership and collaboration exemplifies a developing new model of dance education in Australia, where university study forms part of a continuum of development for a dance artist, with other strands building strong educational connections between students and the wider ecology of dance. And that wider ecology is a boon for audiences, who will see new intercultural work like Standing in line in order of height.
QL2 Centre for Youth Dance Inc in Canberra, Australia is a non-profit organisation with an 11 year track record of excellence in contemporary dance. It is home of Quantum Leap: an auditioned, selective youth dance ensemble; and to the Soft Landing program: assisting excellent dance graduates to find their creative pathway. It provides integrated programs and projects to support and develop young people in dance at all levels: young dancers from as young as eight, high school students developing their first choreographic ideas, tertiary dance students, and graduates finding their way into the dance profession. At every point, a major focus is on choreographic literacy: encouraging the development of the choreographic mind. For tertiary dance students and beyond, they also recognise the importance of dance artists building connections across the country, reaching beyond the walls of formal study in a single institution.
Maya Dance Theatre was established in late 2006 by a group of artists who are passionate about designing and presenting thought-provoking arts productions. Works by Maya showcase a range of performing art forms and genres with explorative efforts with both independent artistes as well as local and international performing arts groups. With a forte in dance, Maya Dance Theatre also delves into collaborative art performances, where different art forms are cohesively woven in the performances. Transcending cultural, ethnic and national borders, productions by Maya are steeped in strong themes and concepts that offer a distinctive approach to contemporary dance theatre.
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This project has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Underground Trailer - Fringeworld Perth
Poncho Circus presents Underground - Touring this Summer to Victoria, Canberra and Perth.
Tickets for Perth available at fringeworld.com.au
‘Underground' debuted in 2012 as Poncho's first circus theatre production. The show is set in a dystopian world where circus is against the law. Audiences can expect to be swept away to a darker future where circus has been banned due to its high-risk nature.
The story line of the show is very unique, drawing ties with the way illegal and frowned upon activities are dealt with in our society as well as the outrageous consequences dealt to them throughout history. These themes however are presented in a light hearted and humorous manner, showcasing high-skilled acrobatics, juggling, trapeze and much more in a production that is suitable for audiences of all ages. ‘Underground‘ includes an original live music score as well as multi-media and visual art, all produced by the multi-talented cast.
For more information please visit ponchocircus.com
Footage by Jeff Young, Craig Cunningham and Poncho Circus, filmed at QL2 Thearte, Gorman House Arts Centre, Canberra, 2015.
Edited by Jake Silvestro
CYTs Cockroach Trailer - Australian Premiere
Canberra Youth Theatre presents AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
COCKROACH by Sam Holcroft
Canberra Festival
9 - 13 March @ C Block Theatre
Gorman House Arts Centre
Details - cytc.net
Tickets: Previews $15 all tickets, 9-10 March
Standard $21/ Conc $17. 11-13 March
Bookings: email tickets@cytc.net
phone (02) 6248 5057
In Search of Freedom
The following story is part of a digital story telling project namely Walk in my Shoes: Stories by Muslim Women in Canberra.
Go to the following link to watch the full 8 stories:
Walk in my Shoes: Stories by Muslim Women in Canberra is a project produced by PhotoAccess in partnership with Gen S Stories, and funded by an ACT Government 2014-15 Participation (Women's) Grant.
The collection of stories were launched in early December 2015, supported by Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres and Canberra Multicultural Community Forum at the Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre.
Launch guest speakers: Yvette Berry MLA (Minister for Women) and Diana Abdel-Rahman (Chair Canberra Multicultural Community Forum and President of Australian Muslim Voice).
Contemporary dance in progress: Jamie Winbank's Hide & Seek at QL2 Centre for Youth Dance
Work in progress - this is Day 2 in working on a piece by Jamie Winbank for QL2 Centre for Youth Dance's On Course short works season.
Working title is Hide and Seek. 'The piece explores the hidden secrets behind finding the search for meaning, particularly in dance. It relates to the honesty behind society, from innocent secrets, chinese whispers to world wide calamities (in effect). '
The dancers are Pia, Emily, Rene, Amanda, Paul, Ella and Gabi. Music from Conjure One, 'Pilgrimage.'
Its very early days - come and see the final piece:
Seven young choreographers from tertiary dance courses around Australia will come to Canberra over two weeks from Monday to create On Course - an evening of new short dance works. Several are originally from Canberra, having got their grounding in dance with QL2 Centre for Youth Dance's Quantum Leap ensemble.
Jamie Winbank, Emily Chapman, Caitlin McKenzie, Gemma Dawkins, Jacqui Cornforth, Ella-Rose Trew and Amanda Phillips are working with dancers Abby Johnson, Gabriel Comerford, Gabrielle Kirchner, Lucy Ingham, Luke Curry Richardson, Paul Jackson, Pia Moore, Rene Miller and Jake Kuzma.
On Course grew out of QL2's Hot To Trot program, where senior Quantum Leap dancers create short works -- seen this weekend in Canberra. Artistic Director Ruth Osborne decided to open it up to Quantum Leapers who had left Canberra to study, and wanted to 'come home' to show what they were doing. And now, dancers around Australia who have heard about it from Quantum Leapers are wanting to be part of it, so she created On Course specially for them.
The works will be presented in a short performance season - three shows only - over the weekend of 13 and 14 December.
On Course
6pm & 8pm Saturday 13 December,
6pm only Sunday 14 December 2008
QL2 Centre for Youth Dance Theatre
Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Avenue Braddon, ACT Australia
$10 full, $5 concessions — tickets at the door 30 minutes before each show.
Canberra Obscura: Metropolis 2017 [Canberran Creative Episode 1]
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Episode 1
Canberra Obscura: Metropolis 2017
[About]
Canberra Obscura: Metropolis is an exploration of where the tipping point reverberates, a delicate magnetic push and pull. In times when we’re weighed down with abundance, and swept up in distortion, we’ll take you on an adventure and hold your hand as you approach the edge
+MUSIC | ART | PERFORMANCE | FOOD STALLS | BAR +
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Adelaide Rief - Creative Producer
Alison Plevey - Australian Dance Party
Special thanks – Jessica Oliver
MUSIC:
Moaning Lisa
Sebastian Field
Coolio Desgracias
ART | PERFORMANCE
Australian Dance Party's CO.LAB
Rosanna Stevens
Penelope Asterisk
Projections by John Carolan Art
Installation by Rosalind Lemoh
Production design by Jenni Gough
FOOD | DRINK :
Mr. Papa – Canberra
Canberra Magic Kitchen
Sweet treats by Bombolini
Beer by Pact Beer Co
Cocktails by Mint Garden Bar
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Filmed By Philip Meddows & Aaron King
Edited By Vincent Carberry
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Insomniac Attack Behind the Scenes
A behind the scenes look at the creative process for devising Canberra Youth Theatre's Insomniac Attack. Featuring interviews with cast and director, Cathy Petöcz, and footage from rehearsals.
View the Insomniac Attack trailer here:
Insomniac Attack runs from 18-21 July at the Ralph Wilson Theatre in the Gorman House Arts Centre.
Bookings and more info available at cytc.net
Six Curious Concerts Preview Interview
Come and listen with The Griffyn Ensemble, as they journey to Wonderland and back with Six Curious Concerts over five days in Canberra galleries…
More info: griffynensemble.com
Interview conducted by Barbie Robinson, ArtSound FM
Video courtesy of Jacqui Malins, JacobTV
Video footage, The Griffyn Ensemble
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1: Wed 30th Aug 6:30pm, Belconnen Arts Centre: Curiouser and Curiouser…
Go down the rabbit hole with the Griffyn Ensemble and their inside-out garden party, with music botanical, twisted nursery rhymes, and stories about Alice. Guest artists counter-tenor Tobias Cole & Friends, and the ANU Chamber Singers.
2: Thu 31st Aug 6pm, CCAS Manuka: Reverse Archaeology FREE EVENT!
Layers of experience accrue over time and are revealed in the opening of Jacqui Malins’ exhibition of ceramics and video, with archaeological music from Griffyn.
3: Fri 1st Sept 7pm, CCAS Gorman Arts Centre: A Night in Hyperreality
Dreams within dreams, with massive metronomes, alarm clocks gone crazy, and a mad Marilyn Monroe, leave you wondering if you have ever truly woken up. In conjunction with Canberra Contemporary Art Space’s HYPERactive exhibition.
4: Sat 2nd Sept 12:30pm, Belconnen Arts Centre: Singalong with Susan the Singsect! FREE EVENT!
For Primary School students and families. Ever wondered how an insect breathes? Learn how to use your own breath just like an insect with The Griffyn Ensemble, singing songs written by YOU!
5: Sat 2nd Sept 5:30pm, Belconnen Arts Centre: Venus and the Twilight Arch
What is the Twilight Arch, and what does it have to do with Venus? The ever changing colours of a sunset over Canberra’s mountain ranges are brought to life through music with sublime textiles of local landscapes by artist Dianne Firth.
6: Sun 3rd Sept 12pm, M16 Artspace: Lines of Site FREE EVENT!
A series of new works inspired by Lines of Site: Finding the sublime in Canberra, an exhibition at M16 Artspace. Grab a pencil and participate in the Interval Composition Challenge to hear your music performed for Father’s Day!
Contemporary dance in progress: Quantum Leap: James and Emma
From QL2 Centre for Youth Dance. This 'work in progress -- not finished yet! James and Emma Batchelor choreographed this piece - still to be named.
To be performed in Hot to Trot -- 8 & 9 December at The Australian Choreographic Centre, Canberra (More details below).
This piece is about dreams, dreams that make you fall out of bed
sweating, dreams you wish you never woke up from, dreams you try not
to forget, the space between awake and asleep.
The piece follows one night of dreaming, each section representing a
different dream.
Quantum Leap in 'Hot to trot - 2007'
A youth dance performance -- new short works created by current and ex- Quantum Leapers
Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 6:00pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 6:00pm and 8pm
The Australian Choreographic Centre Performance Space, (now with cooling!), Gorman House Arts Centre
Ainslie Avenue, Braddon
Canberra, Australia
Phone: 02 62473103
quantumleap@choreocentre.org.au
Members of Canberra's own youth choreographic ensemble, Quantum Leap, are busy preparing for 'Hot to Trot' - a project where Leapers create short works to be performed by other Quantum Leap dancers. For some, this is their first choreographic effort; while some have choreographed works for several years. And there are a couple who have left Canberra to study dance, and this is an opportunity for them to develop ideas they have worked on in their dance courses, and present them to the 'home crowd'.
Artistic Director Quantum Leap Ruth Osborne supports them in all aspects of the process -- including group leading, choreographic development and rehearsal processes. Some have been developing their piece all year, others work more intensively for six weeks, and some in a very intensive fortnight. Ruth says the project aims to develop choreographic awareness in young dancers as soon as possible — moving beyond just 'doing the steps', to being part of the creative process, and finally into taking the reins and making meaningful dance.
The emphasis is on young artists developing choreographic skills, theatrical craft, and group process skills; as well as presenting their original works to audiences.
If last year is anything to go by, we can expect an evening of short works of surprising depth and quality, performed with commitment and passion.
Performances over the weekend Saturday and Sunday 8-9 December -- with two different one hour shows each night.
Hot to Trot is a favourite with Canberra audiences and in recent years has played to sell out crowds.
Bring your family and make a night of it!
Quantum Leap in 'Hot to Trot 2007'
6pm -- Series 1
8pm -- Series 2
Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 December
At The Australian Choreographic Centre Performance Space, (now with cooling!)
Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Ave, Braddon.
A Smokefree event.
Tickets: Full $10, Concession $5. See both shows for $15 full, $8 concession.
Tickets are available from the box office 30 minutes before the performance.
Through a Looking Glass - Canberra Youth Theatre - Season 2012
A Collaboration with serious theatre
THROUGH A LOOKING GLASS
CYT Alumni, barb barnett and Gillian Schwab of serious theatre, are coming back to CYT, to create a new cross-art installation performance through the grounds of C Block Theatre and Gorman House Arts Centre. Modular in narrative, nostalgic in feel and contemporary in form, THROUGH A LOOKING GLASS is inspired by set, costume, scripts and props from 1972 to 2012. Extracting pivotal pieces throughout CYT's 40-year history, serious theatre will create a fantastical journey for alumni, current members and new audiences alike. Celebrate CYT's 40th Anniversary with a joyous journey of nostalgia, imagination and an exciting sense of the future to come!
Director | barb barnett
Designer | Gillian Schwab
Assistant Designer | Chris Brain
Cast | CYT Actors aged 13 - 17
22 - 31 March 2012 | C Block Theatre & Gorman House Arts Centre
Bookings @ cytc.net
MAAK - Fall/ Winter 2017 Vancouver Fashion Week
MAAK - Fall/ Winter 2017 Vancouver Fashion Week
MAAK officially started this year in Australia’s capital, Canberra, and in that short time has worked with international artists such as Vera blue, Hands Like Houses, Boo Seeka and Hayley from TheJezebels.
MAAK prides on individuality and that is what inspires the collections behind the brand. This particular collection, Dark Stones, centres on individuality and attitude. ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’ – Dark Stones is a collection designed by MAAK to give the wearer the confidence to face their fears and be themselves. Its dark tones and sassy edge inspires the wearer to be independent and vivacious. Its textures represent the overcoming of life obstacles one may experience.
MAAK is also a sustainable label, creating everything individually within Australia and focuses on sustainable production methods.
The face and sole trader of MAAK is fashion designer and owner Charne Esterhuizen. Originally from South Africa, Charne migrated to Australia when she was 16 where she discovered her passion for design and the arts. Since then she has established herself in the industry as a bright and successful designer with an ever-growing upmarket portfolio.
Matt Dent Busking
Canberra musician Matt Dent playing outside and in the Phoenix
Jeff Tooth - Busker sings his song Campbelltown
Jeff Tooth has been busking in Campbelltown for 15 years. In April he received a $220 fine from the police for busking near the Campbelltown train station. Buskers have also been targeted by council rangers who tell them to move on. The community plus local and city media have come out in Jeff's support. Jeff's fine is being paid by Beautiful Minds - a local mental health support group. As at the 20th June radio station c91.3, The Macarthur Chronicle, ABC 702 and 2UE have all done stories on Jeff's plight. His song Campbelltown is one of nine songs on his album Campbelltown recorded in 2010. Jeff still loves his city. NOTE: Jeff was not busking for fee or reward as this was filmed. NOTE2: On July 18th Campbelltown Police advised the infringement notice would be quashed.
At last, free | Omar and Saad Al-Kassab | TEDxCanberra
Originally from Syria, brothers Omar and Saad Al Kassab reflect on their path into Australia as refugees. It's a story that features fear and violence, bravery and friendship, the global connection of the scouting movement, and a humble dictionary. Told with great courage, honesty and humour, they highlight the experiences they've shared with thousands of others fleeing war torn Syria, and their hopes for the future.
Omar and Saad Al Kassab were 17 and 14 respectively when the Syrian Civil War broke out.
Omar actively participated in demonstrations for peace and democracy in Syria and in April of 2013, whilst studying Engineering at university, he was arrested and tortured.
Their story includes their humanitarian work alongside fellow Scouts, imprisonment, the loss of friends and family and finally, their escape to a new life in Australia.
Omar and Saad are passionate about promoting understanding and awareness of the situation facing Syria and its citizens, at a time when the world is struggling to deal with the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War. In Australia, they have actively reconnected with Scouts movement and resumed their education. Omar is now studying towards a Bachelor of Business and Saad is currently completing Year 12.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
Underground - Poncho Circus
Underground - Poncho Circus
‘Underground' debuted in 2012 as Poncho's first circus theatre production. The show is set in a dystopian world where circus is against the law. Audiences can expect to be swept away to a darker future where circus has been banned due to its high-risk nature.
The story line of the show is very unique, drawing ties with the way illegal and frowned upon activities are dealt with in our society as well as the outrageous consequences dealt to them throughout history. These themes however are presented in a light hearted and humorous manner, showcasing high-skilled acrobatics, juggling, trapeze and much more in a production that is suitable for audiences of all ages. ‘Underground‘ includes an original live music score as well as multi-media and visual art, all produced by the multi-talented cast.
In 2015, Underground returns and will be performed nationally throughout the year. Keep an eye out for this show!
Written and Directed by Poncho Circus
Full Version filmed at Gorman House Arts Centre, Canberra, 2015
Filmed by Jeff Young, Craig Cunningham, Cecilia Martin and Kon Kudo
Music by Cecilia Martin
Edited by Jake Silvestro
Special thanks to Tom Davis, Jess Kelly, Warehouse Circus Inc, Mark Turner, Piri Goodman, Jeff Young, Craig Cunningham, Austin and Jane Sukroo, Tess Cunningham, QL2 Thearte and to everyone who came to see the show!
Pick a Card by Poncho Circus
Poncho Circus present their interactive show 'Pick a Card' at the 2XX Radiothon @ Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie, Canberra.
The interactive show invites the audience to 'Pick a Card' from the deck that Poncho have prepared. The deck is full of cards that read the names of 1-5 minute circus, side show and playful acts. The acts include circus manipulations (juggling, diabolo, cigar boxes to name a few), acrobatics, board games, starring contests, circus competitions, live music, blind drawing and much more!
To book this act at your next performance or for more information please email ponchocircus@gmail.com
Performed by Lachlan Sukroo & Kon Kudo
Written by Jake Silvestro & Kon Kudo
Filmed & Edited by Cecilia Martin
Music 'Solid Gold' by Eagles of Death Metal
Janine Ayres Aerial Dance - JAAD Ephiphany 2005 - 2007
Janine Ayres Aerial Dance -JAAD
Epiphany 2005 - 2007 Development- short performance outcomes, raw footage.
Choreography, rigging design and concept Janine Ayres
Text and dramatist Paschal daantos Berry
Original sound score by Ben Watts
Development funded and supported by The Australian Choreographic Centre, Arts ACT, DNA Studios.
Copyright Janine Ayres 2005