Rhythmic Fictions

Rhythmic Fictions

Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy

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  

 

Reviews

“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

 

Creative Team

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.

besen family foundation logo   Australian Government Australia Council for the Arts logo   Creative Victoria logo   Lucy Guerin Inc logo

Image: By Gregory Lorenzutti.

When

  • Wednesday, 10 August 2022 | 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday, 11 August 2022 | 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday, 12 August 2022 | 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday, 13 August 2022 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Saturday, 13 August 2022 | 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday, 14 August 2022 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Location

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High St, Preston, 3070, View Map

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Photo Gallery

Five women stand across a black stage in various poses. They all wear white pants and white tops.

The ensemble of dancers; image by Pia Johnson

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A woman with dark hair pulled back stands facing to the left. Her right arm is out stretched. She is wearing a white top.

Rachel Coulson; image by Pia Johnson

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A woman with light hair pulled back in a low ponytail has her back to the camera. Her right legs is stretched out with toes pointed.

Siohban McKenna extends her left leg out with pointed toe; image by Pia Johnson

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Three woman all wearing white pants and tops stand across a black stage in various poses.

Siobhan McKenna, Arabella Frahn-Starkie and Rachel Coulson; image by Pia Johnson

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A woman with light hair stands quizzically at centre stage. Four more woman stand behind her across the black stage in various poses. All the women wear white pants and white tops.

The ensemble led by choreographer Siobhan McKenna; image by Pia Johnson

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Key Infomation

Performance Dates

10 - 14 August
Wed - Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm & 8pm | Sun 5pm

 

Venue

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
189 High Street, Northcote

 

Duration

60mins, no interval

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