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 2025. "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 "Lawson's innovative musical imaginations...are striking... " - Bridget Davies, The Age "Lawson's music is bar to bar, beautiful" - Alexander O'Sullivan, Partial Durations
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Music
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$55.00 -
31 January 2025-8 February 2025 -
60 minutes -
Abbotsford Convent -
Long periods of standing, Mature themes, Loud or sudden noises
