Five performers negotiate communicating with each other and the audience whilst attending to the complex rhythmic world in which they operate.
Oscillating between the monotonous and the dramatic, between the meaningful and the meaningless, RHYTHMIC FICTIONS reorganises language and movement into a playful choreography that exposes the fragility and multiplicity of communication and interpretation.
‘[McKenna’s] work combines rigour and conceptual seriousness with a sense of humour and an eye for theatrical detail.’ – Andrew Fuhrmann, Witness Performance
“Rhythmic Fictions is a work that starts slowly, builds momentum, then rewards the audience with a sparkling display of humour and cleverness.” - The Age★★★★1/2
Choreographer: Siobhan McKenna Performers: Arabella Frahn-Starkie, Emma Riches, Claire Leske, Rachel Coulson and Siobhan McKenna Sound Design: Merinda Dias-Jayasinha Lighting Design: Giovanna Yate Gonzalez Production/Stage Manager: Harmony Boucher Linguistic Advisor: Kate Charlwood
This projects had received additional support through The Besen Family Foundation and Australia Council of the Arts with previous developments supported by Creative Victoria and Lucy Guerin Inc.
Image: By Gregory Lorenzutti.
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High St, Preston, 3070, View Map
189 High St , Preston 3070
The ensemble of dancers; image by Pia Johnson
Rachel Coulson; image by Pia Johnson
Siohban McKenna extends her left leg out with pointed toe; image by Pia Johnson
Siobhan McKenna, Arabella Frahn-Starkie and Rachel Coulson; image by Pia Johnson
The ensemble led by choreographer Siobhan McKenna; image by Pia Johnson
Performance Dates
10 - 14 August Wed - Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm & 8pm | Sun 5pm
Venue
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre 189 High Street, Northcote
Tickets
$35 Full | $28 Conc. | $30 Darebin Residents | $25 Preview | $15 Blak Tix
Duration
60mins, no interval