Labyrinth
Two lonely booksellers find themselves standing on the edge of eternity hurtling towards the end of all things. Together in their isolation they spend their days frantically unearthing and preserving the last remnants of the books that remain.
Bouncing between memory and reality, they repaint a picture of times gone by, honoring the heartbreaking beauty and fragility of this lost world. It is how we may remain alive, protecting the stories and memories of humankind. Ultimately, we are lost if our collective remembering fades with our fleeting lives.
Originally commissioned by Horizon Arts Festival Queensland in 2023, and conceived and choreographed by Chloe Keating, this intimate and sensitive dance theatre work comes to life in one of the most beautiful libraries in Australia.
Presented by: LJ Projects
LJ projects is a dance theatre company that represents the work of Melissa Lanham and Chloe Keating—specialising in immersive theatre, education, and outreach projects. LJ Projects strives to create moving and emotive dance theatre, unifying rich visual design with provocative text and original sound scores and music. Based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, LJ Projects toured their initial work 'Vincent' in 2016 to critical acclaim. This show now sits with the Qld Curriculum Authority where it is viewed by thousands of students each year. The company has since grown to establish a working studio and extensive program of engagement initiatives to share their dance practice with the broader community.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Narrative driven and rapturous - Jo Laidlaw, The List