The Sky is Well Designed presented by Darebin Arts' Speakeasy and Fabricated Rooms
Friday, 15 September 2017
to Thursday, 28 September 2017
Presented by Darebin Arts' Speakeasy and Fabricated Rooms as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
‘Just like Sputnik, global warming has stigmatised the sky: what used to be a moving star became a delivery system; what used to be the weather is now a vengeful climate.’ - From ‘Earth Sound Earth Signal’ by Douglas Kahn.
Two scientists venture out into the desert to play music to the earth's dying atmosphere. A work of quiet conversations and stunning sound, The Sky Is Well Designed is the second production from Fabricated Rooms (recipients of four Green Room Award nominations, 2015).
The Sky Is Well Designed examines the ways in which our relationship to transience and nature is shifting amidst the dual forces of digital existence and climate change. A collaboration between writer-director Patrick McCarthy and composer Robert Jordan, this project utilises hyper-realist performance and a live electronic score.
This project has been developed with the support of Chamber Made Opera through their Little Operations program; and by Creative Victoria and the VCA through a Professional Pathways Scholarship.
15th to 28th September, 7pm No performances 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th. Running Time 60 minutes, no interval
TICKETS: Full $28 Concession $25 (Student, Health Care Card Holders, MEAA Members) Groups of 4 or more $25 Preview $20 (Friday 15th) Cheap Tuesday $20 Transaction fees apply - $3.70 online, $5 over the phone, no charge when purchasing directly from the venue
VENUE: Northcote Town Hall, West Wing Studio 1 189 High St, Northcote
Warnings: Loud Sound and Music, Haze. Latecomers not permitted No filming or photography permitted We accept Companion Cards, please call the Box Office on 9481 9500 to make your booking.
Image by Sarah Walker
Too Ready Mirror presented by Darebin Arts' Speakeasy
Friday, 15 September 2017
to Thursday, 28 September 2017
Presented by Darebin Arts' Speakeasy and Jamaica Zuanetti as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
‘Do you know the rules? You must always follow the rules.’
Too Ready Mirror is about sex and power. It is about performing. It is about succumbing. It is about resisting.
Three overlapping worlds and four trapped women. In 17th century London, Nell pleases audiences and the King to keep her place. In present day Melbourne, Ruby performs for camera clicks and the love of Mars. In the future, the Institution tells Lily and Alma to be good girls, to stay safe and never escape.
Written by Jamaica Zuanetti Directed by Rachel Baring Dramaturgy by Keziah Warner Initial dramaturgy (text) by Raimondo Cortese and Richard Murphet Sound Design by Russell Goldsmith Sound engineer: Linton Wilkinson Set and Costume Design by Daniel Moulds Costume Maker: Lisa Ganderton Lighting Design by John Collopy Performed by Emina Ashman, Heath Ivey-Law, Emma Annand, Shoshannah Oks and Jessica Tanner
15th to 28th September, 7pm No performances 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th. Running Time 60 minutes, no interval
TICKETS: Full $28 Concession $25 (Student, Health Care Card Holders, MEAA Members) Group 4+ $25 Preview $20 (Friday 15th) Cheap Tuesday $20 Transaction fees apply - $3.70 online, $5 over the phone, no charge when purchasing directly from the venue
VENUE: Northcote Town Hall, West Wing Studio 2 189 High St, Northcote
CONTENT WARNING: References to sexual violence, Coarse Language, Nudity, Strobe Effects Latecomers not permitted No filming or photography permitted We accept Companion Cards, please call the Box Office on 9481 9500 to make your booking.
Six extraordinary young musicians take on the classics in the 30th Preston Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition. This year's finalists, ages 18 and under, perform works by Tchaikovsky, Bruch, Mendelssohn, Ibert and Rachmaninov under the baton of conductor Robert Dora. Audience members play their part in voting for the audience prize.
For full details, visit www.prestonsymphony.org.au
Sunday 17 September 2.30pm (120 minutes, including interval)
TICKETS Adult: $25 Concession: $12.50 (Students, Seniors, Health Care Card Holders) Under 12 years free (Must book a Child ticket)
Transaction fees apply - $3.70 online, $5 over the phone, no charge when purchasing directly from the venue VENUE: Northcote Town Hall, Main Hall 189 High St, Northcote
Latecomers permitted between items filming is possible so long as it does not disrupt audience or performers We accept Companion Cards, please call the Box Office on 9481 9500 to make your booking.
The Sky is Well Designed presented by Darebin Arts' Speakeasy and Fabricated Rooms
