Reflector

Image: by Matthew Chen

A bold double bill exploring queer identity and reflection

From the award-winning Scimm. Dance Company (2023 Melbourne Fringe People's Choice Award) comes a daring double bill of contemporary dance that dives deep into queer identity, intimacy, and the act of reflection.

  • Q is a world premiere work by choreographer Ronan Armstrong, co-created with the dancers of Scimm. and shaped by the voices of the queer community. Built from an ongoing public survey, Q draws from real experiences—of joy, tension, desire, and discovery—and transforms them into a verbatim-inspired soundscore, spoken word, and raw, full-bodied movement.
  • Reflector, choreographed by Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, is a hauntingly physical exploration of how we see ourselves—and how others see us. Through mirrors, fashion, and striking group formations, the dancers unravel the shifting terrain of identity and perception.

Together, these works form a visceral and immersive evening of dance theatre. Reflective, explosive, and unapologetically queer.
 
Recommended for ages 12+
 
Scimm. Dance Company is Melbourne’s next-generation professional company, known for bold, physical work that blends classical technique with grounded, contemporary edge.

"Scott & Tim’s sharp and skilful artistic sensibilities shine through together with the strength of their dancers."
— Paul Selar - Australia Arts Review
"Scimm. Dance Company exudes an athletic and vivacious energy, a deep love of the artform and its possibilities."
— Paul Ransom - Dance Informa
"an exquisite display of contemporary dance married with top-class choreography."
— Darcie Virtue - Dance Train Magazine

Images 1, 2, 3: by Nikki Russion / Images 4, 5: by Brodie James

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Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

English No Barrier
Wheelchair Access

Dates & Times

WHEN 23-24 Jan | Fri, Sat 8pm | Sat 5pm
DURATION 1hr 15m (includes 15min interval)

Tickets

FULL $40.00
CONC $35.00
EARLY BIRD 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025
3-SHOW 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction
COMPANION Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange
BOOKING FEE $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600

Location

St Martins - Irene Mitchell Studio

44 St Martins Ln, South Yarra

Get directions

Tram

58 to stop 123 (Fawkner Park/Toorak Rd) | tram 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 to stop 22 (Toorak Rd/St Kilda Rd) + 12 min walk

Event notes

AGE GUIDELINE

12+

TARGET AUDIENCE

Lesbian, Gay, Bi+, Trans & Gender Diverse, Queer

INFO

New Work

WARNINGS

Strobe lights, Smoke/haze, Mature themes

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