14—17 Sep
Manifesto
Brisbane Festival and Queensland Performing Arts Centre present
Nine dancers. Nine drummers. Nine drum kits.
World Premiere Season
Immerse yourself in Manifesto, an explosive ‘tattoo to optimism’ with electrifying dancing and huge, raw sound. Mass drumming and dance have historically represented military might — Manifesto flips antiquity on its head to bring us a rally cry to solidarity.
Situated on a grand elevated set reminiscent of Busby Berkley, nine explosive drummers encircle nine astonishing dancers.
Starting with a bang, the show becomes more complex and thrilling as it builds towards a wildly loud and powerfully danced crescendo. Created in collaboration with internationally renowned audio-visual artist and composer Robin Fox and a superb team of designers and performers.
Drums and dance. What a combo. You'll be on the edge of your seat, heart beating in time with the driving power of nine drum kits, accompanied by a stunning visceral ensemble performance that speaks to revelry and artistry, and an immense passion for both.
Artistic Director, Choreographer Stephanie Lake
Composer Robin Fox
Lighting Designer Bosco Shaw
Set Designer Charles Davis
Costume Designer Paula Levis
Dancers Rachel Coulson, Marni Green, Samantha Hines, Melissa Pham, Harrison Ritchie-Jones, Robert Tinning, Josie Weise, Kimball Wong, Jack Ziesing
Drummers Robbie Avenaim, Nat Grant, Maria Moles, Tina Nguyen, Rama Parwata, Alex Roper, Jen Tait, Mathew Watson, Rachel Trainor
Production Manager Emily O'Brien
Associate Producer Beth Raywood Cross
Consultant Producer Vivia Hickman
Assistant Lighting Designer Rachel Lee
Costume Maker Fiona Holley
Sound Engineer James Wilkinson
Associate Producer Beth Raywood Cross
Consultant Producer Vivia Hickman
Cloud Bookkeeping, Financial Management Bree Nurse
International Agent Wolfgang Hoffman, Aurora Nova
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Philip Bacon AO.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Major
Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its Arts Funding
and Advisory Body, in association with the Confederation of Australian
International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Adelaide Festival,
Brisbane Festival, Perth Festival, RISING, Sydney Festival and Auckland
Arts Festival.
Special thanks to original cast drummers Alon Ilsar and Rohan Rebeiro.
Image by Roy VanDerVegt.
Production Partners
Price
$45 + Booking fee
Times
7:30pm
Duration
1hr, no interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
50% Visual Content.
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