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
Event & ticketing details
Accessibility
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 directionsTram
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 walkEvent notes
AGE GUIDELINE
12+
TARGET AUDIENCE
Lesbian, Gay, Bi+, Trans & Gender Diverse, QueerINFO
New WorkWARNINGS
Strobe lights, Smoke/haze, Mature themes




