image of feet and hands floating from audience stalls in a theatre
image of 4 people in a dressing room, all intertwined
image of performer looking serious moving at the top of stairs

Overture

A whimsical journey unveiling the palpable moments before the curtain rises and the performance begins. This immersive contemporary dance work disrupts the theatrical norms, allowing spectators a glimpse backstage into the intricate tapestry of a private moment, amplifying the seemingly mundane. 'Overture' pulls back the curtain, inviting us to see the art before the art - an exquisite portrayal of the lives, dreams, torments of all those involved in the creation of a show. 

What defines performance - Is it merely the audience's presence, or could it encompass the moments before and after ‘the show’? Perhaps life itself could be considered a perpetual performance, blurring the lines of identity and reality. An overture where the first note is the final...how do we define beginning and end?

'Overture' is a roaming show that requires audience to travel through the backstage spaces of the theatre to experience each scene- there may be areas of darkness. Chairs will be offered in each space as an option to standing. Ushers will be on site.

Dance • Immersive
New South Wales • SA Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
 
Thu, 06 Mar - Sat, 08 Mar
 
60 min
 
Main Theatre at The Queens Theatre
 
$40 to $80
 
PG
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