Future Proof by Gravity Dolls

Gravity Dolls

Fearless physical theatre

Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy

Darebin team Gravity Dolls make genre-defying theatre that fires the imagination. Combining acrobatics and aerial skills with fierce new writing, their shows push live performance to new heights.

Future Proof invites you to witness a dreamscape of our world in this critical juncture. Systems faltering. Tectonic plates colliding. A planet fighting for survival. Ordinary people just trying to get out of bed.

Performing on a revolving platform on the Darebin Arts Centre stage, this local ensemble of physical performers brings to life the beauty and absurdity of our collective moment − asking what keeps us going, and what got us here.

With stirring text by Harlow Carey, Future Proof is a stunning invocation of the world we’re waking up to, and a call to action for the one we hope to see.

Approximate running time: 70mins (no interval)
Show warnings: loud music and sound, smoke and haze.

Auslan-interpreted performance and post-show talk: Friday 15 March, 7.30pm

For wheelchair and other access services, contact ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au.

Creative Team

Co-created by: Tim Rutty and Harlow Carey
Writer/Director: Harlow Carey
Set and Costume Design: Tim Rutty
Lighting Design: Richard Vabre
Compositions/Sound Design: Ian Moorhead
Performed by: Nina Robertson, Karina Schiller, Easa Min-Swe, Cassia Jamieson, Tim Rutty and Harlow Carey

 

Artist Bio

Founded in 2014, Gravity Dolls has garnered a reputation for their multidisciplinary approach, fusing contemporary circus, physical theatre, and original writing. Under the visionary leadership of Tim Rutty and Harlow Carey, Gravity Dolls has crafted a unique artistic practice rarely seen in Australia.

Their debut show, My Life in Boxes, premiered at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2014. It won the Original New Circus Award supported by Circus Oz, runner-up at the Gasworks Circus Showdown before interstate and regional tours. They were the first circus company to be programmed in Poppy Seed Theatre Festival with Level Up. In 2022 Future Proof premiered at the Arts Centre Melbourne, commissioned by the Springboard Program.

Gravity Dolls also runs their own circus studio in Northcote. It is home to a year-round short-course circus program for adults and a number of other programs for professional artists.

gravitydolls.com | FB: /gravitydolls | IG: @gravitydolls

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Besen Family Foundation.

 Black and white logo of Creative Australia    besen family foundation logo   Black and white version of Gravity Dolls' logo

Image by: Aaron Walker

Multi-date

Thurs - Fri 7.30pm | Sat 1pm & 7.30pm

When

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 07:30 PM - Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 08:40 PM

Location

Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St, Preston, 3072, View Map

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Photo Gallery

A woman wearing shorts and a sleeveless top has jumped in the air with straight legs dangling over a cluster of other people beneath.

The ensemble leaps in the air. Image by Darren Gill.

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A woman with dark hair stands on her legs but leans her body backwards almost touching the ground with her outstretched hand.

A performer leans back to touch the ground from a standing position. Image by Darren Gill.

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A person wearing a lightbulb on their head stands at centre stage is looked at from a group of curious people on the side.

A person wearing a lightbulb on their head stands at centre stage. Image by Darren Gill.

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A woman and a man wearing grey workout outfits stand on all four limbs with one leg raised in the air. They look intently at a bullhorn in front of them.

Nina Robertson and Easa Min-Swe peer over a bullhorn. Image by Darren Gill.

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Event Snapshot

Cost

$38 Full | $30 Conc. | $33 Darebin Resident | $10 Blak Tix

Contact

ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au
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