Labyrinth

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Image: by Jasmin Bardel

Returning from their sell-out premiere 2024 season

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 reimagining of their highly successful opera-ballet & 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 and the vision of director Cathy Hunt bring a desperate humanity to this epic tale.

Re-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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CAST AND CREATIVES

Creatives
Evan J Lawson Composer & Sound Designer
Daniel Szesiong Todd Librettist
Cathy Hunt Director
Jane Noonan Costume Designer
Ashley Dougan Choreographer
Gabe Bethune Lighting Designer

Cast
Daniel Szesiong Todd Theseus
Teresa Ingrilli Ariadne
Stel Robinson Daedelus
Danae Killian Minotaur (piano soloist)
Ashley Dougan Dancer
Kim Tan Flutes
Alex Macdonald Viola

ACCESS NOTES

Tactile Tour
The Saturday 7 February 4pm performance includes a pre-performance tactile tour. The tactile tour will commence at 3pm.

Audio Description
The Saturday 7 February 4pm performance will be audio described by Vitae Veritas.

Audio Description is a key access tool enabling people who are blind or have low vision to equitably access arts and culture. Audio description can also benefit people with neurodiversity and Autism.

Audio describer guides will provide one-on-one tailored descriptions and sighted guiding throughout the performance. Guides will meet and greet patrons on arrival at the entrance gates located at 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford.

For any queries regarding describer guide and/or tactile tour services, please contact Vitae Veritas on 0400 901 848 or email [email protected]

For Abbotsford Convent Accessibility information, including Precinct and Access Maps, please click here.

Guide & Assistance Dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome to all Forest Collective performances. Dogs must be kept on their leash at all times.

Event & ticketing details

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Accessibility

Audio Described
Tactile tour Tactile Tour
Wheelchair Access
Vision Rating less than 50%

Dates & Times

WHEN Fri 31 Jan-Sun 2 Feb 9pm | Tue 4 Feb, Thu 6 Feb, Fri 7 Feb 9pm | Sat 8 Feb 4pm+9pm
AUDIO DESC Sat 8 Feb 4pm
TACTILE Sat 8 Feb 3pm
DURATION 1hr

Tickets

FULL $55.00
SENIOR $50.00
CONC $45.00
FIRSTNATIONS $45.00
STUDENT $35.00
COMPANION FREE - please email [email protected] to arrange
EARLYBIRD 15% discount at checkout on full price tickets until 11pm 17 Dec 2024
3-SHOW Book 3 or more eligible events for 10% off full price

Location

Abbotsford Convent — Magdalen Laundry

1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford

Get directions

Train

Hurstbridge/Mernda line to Victoria Park

Bus

200, 207 to Clarke/Johnston St

Event notes

WARNINGS

Long periods of standing, Mature themes, Loud or sudden noises

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