Transmission - into the dark
It’s night time. You receive an address to a secret location. A mysterious voice seems to be talking to you. A transmission is drawing you towards unknown destinations – weaving through the darkened streets and inward to the soul of the night.
The sell-out hit of Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe returns. Winner of the 2025 John Chataway Innovation Award and SA Touring Award. Set exclusively within the environs of Port Willunga, Transmission – into the dark invites audiences to embark on an intimate nocturnal journey that interweaves site-specific radio, installation, night-walking and the sky. A night where the strange is real and the real is strange.
★★★★★ "A must-see for anyone who revels in the unknown and opportunities for self-reflection" The List UK
★★★★ "this meditative night odyssey . . . should be judged by the quality of thought it inspires” The Age
★★★★ "We finished it feeling exhilarated . . . and determined to reclaim the night.” In Daily
Created by: one step at a time like this – Suzanne Kersten, Clair Korobacz, Julian Rickert, with Sharon Thompson
Featuring the voices and knowledge of: Robert Taylor, Senior Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri, Narungga and Nganguraku man; and Isaac Hannam, proud Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri man
Creative Producer and Producer: Richard Jordan
Lighting and Mirror Design: John Ford
Mirror Construction: Sharon Thompson
Radio Host: Clair Korobacz
Spoken Voice Performer: Marcus Mckenzie
Videographer for Follow Film: Jack Morton
Videographer for Promo video: Takeshi Kondo
Photo Credit: Darren Gill
Including music by Diimpa; Panoptique Electrical; Yidaki playing by Isaac Hannam; Singing in Kaurna by Robert Taylor
This project was originally commissioned by Melbourne Fringe as part of Pulse, with support from the Fringe Fund.
Presented by: one step at a time like this with Richard Jordan Productions
Employing an expanded notion of theatre, 'one step at a time like this' create works that are location-responsive and gently participatory, often combining digital media with live performance. Their works are recognised nationally and internationally for inventive and outstanding approaches to place and audience-centric theatre. Engaging the co-authoring activity of the audience is a key element. Presenters include Vivid Sydney, Melbourne Festival, Arts House, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Situations UK, Seoul Performing Arts Festival, Singapore International Festival of Arts and London Festival Cultural Olympiad. one step work with producers Richard Jordan Productions (UK) and Intimate Spectacle (AU).Suitability & warnings
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Night Triggers and Flashing Lights
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- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
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Presented by: one step at a time like this with Richard Jordan Productions
Employing an expanded notion of theatre, 'one step at a time like this' create works that are location-responsive and gently participatory, often combining digital media with live performance. Their works are recognised nationally and internationally for inventive and outstanding approaches to place and audience-centric theatre. Engaging the co-authoring activity of the audience is a key element. Presenters include Vivid Sydney, Melbourne Festival, Arts House, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Situations UK, Seoul Performing Arts Festival, Singapore International Festival of Arts and London Festival Cultural Olympiad. one step work with producers Richard Jordan Productions (UK) and Intimate Spectacle (AU).Social media
