Labyrinth
Stone. Sweat. Fear. From deep within - a low, strange moan. This is a place of
terror. Of sacrifice. Of reckoning. This is the Labyrinth. In the haunting
corridors beneath Abbotsford Convent, Forest Collective presents a new
dance-opera & piano concerto. Through this immersive theatrical
experience, you will descend into the labyrinth of Greek myth, witnessing
first-hand the ordeal of Theseus, Ariadne and her half-brother, the
Minotaur. Evan J Lawson's music and Daniel Szesiong Todd's libretto
confront themes of shame, isolation and redemption, while maverick
Melbourne pianist Danaë Killian gives powerful voice to the work's
dramatically-embedded piano concerto. Ashley Dougan's visceral, yet
lyrical choreography brings a desperate humanity to this epic tale. Enter
the Labyrinth in 2024. "Forest Collective make contemporary music sound,
look, and feel exciting." - CutCommon "Forest Collective, a company that
continues to stamp out its name as a leader in the arts with its
dedication to opening people's minds about what contemporary music and
performance can be. " - My Melbourne Arts Creatives and Musicians
