12 — 14 Sep
Lighting the Dark
Presented by Brisbane Festival and CPL — Choice, Passion, Life
A journey lit by heroes and heart.
A bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down Syndrome.
Chris, the embodiment of love itself, emanates compassion, transcending limitations and inviting us all into his radiant embrace. Yet, amidst his rich internal landscape of dreams and boundless imagination, the world often fails to see beyond the cover of the book — a book that if we dared to open, would reveal radical inspiration, creative brilliance, hope and love.
Inspired by Chris’ real-life heroes Banksy, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Lighting the Dark shines brightly on Chris’ profoundly moving and life-affirming adventure through the world. Throughout the work, each of these icons acts as a mirror reflecting Chris’ expansive perception and limitless sense of possibility.
With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate darkness.
A masterpiece of collaboration and community, Lighting the Dark is a profound celebration, traversing individual and universal truths in a dance to the very centre of what it means to be human.
Director: Chris Dyke
Concept and Choreography: Chris Dyke, Amber Haines and Kyle Page
Composition and Sound Design: Anna Whitaker with additional lyrics and composition by Felix Sampson
Design: Andrew Treloar
Lighting Design: Chloe Ogilvie
Performers / Choreographers: Chris Dyke and the Dancenorth Ensemble: Sabine Crompton-Ward, Tiana Lung, Damian Meredith, Felix Sampson, and Michael Smith
Lighting the Dark was commissioned by Brisbane Festival, and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Ian Potter Foundation.
Image by Amber Haines
Dancenorth Australia is assisted by both the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Liz Pidgeon & Graeme Wikman, Siganto Foundation and Jodie Siganto.
Production Partners
Price
$39 - $49
Times
Matinee - 2pm
Evening Performances - 7pm
Sat 14 Sep, 2:00pm – AUSLAN interpreted, Audio Described performance. Pre-show Tactile Tour, 1:00pm
Duration
60 mins
Accessibility
75% Visual Content
Auslan Interpreted Event
Wheelchair Accessible
Audio Described Event
Tactile Tour
Important Info
Recommended for all ages. Lighting the Dark is likely to include Smoke/Haze, strobing or flashing lights, laser, and loud or sudden noises.
Dancenorth will be running a workshop as part of our Studio 1 Workshop Series on Friday 13 September, 10AM. More info here.
Sensory Friendly Show
Some people may find live performance highly stimulating at times. Patrons are invited to show up with whatever they might need to ensure a comfortable experience – headphones, earplugs etc all welcome. You are free to leave the space as needed and/or vocalise to express yourself or your excitement. All patrons are encouraged to self-adapt in the space. Brisbane Festival and Dancenorth welcome you to the designated quiet space in the foyer. The Thomas Dixon Centre has a quiet room and a live feed of the performance in the foyer, so you may follow the performance with reduced sensory immersion, if preferred.
Booking Methods
For alternative ways to book, or to discuss your accessibility requirements, call Queensland Ballet’s Thomas Dixon Centre on (07) 3013 6666.
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Dancenorth is fast becoming the most important contemporary dance company in Australia.
Wesley Enoch AM
…their extremely high-energy performances are always wonderful to watch
Broadway World
A message from CPL - Choice Passion Life
For the third year running CPL has partnered with Brisbane Festival as official Access and Inclusion Partner. Day to day, CPL provides disability services and support to help people of all ages maximise their potential, but the organisation has a bigger vision – a world where all people live an inclusive, passionate and fulfilling life.
Through our partnership with Brisbane Festival, CPL is supporting more artists with disability to take the stage, more disability-led productions to be programmed, and more access services to be provided to audiences.
CPL are immensely proud to contribute significantly to the advancement of access and inclusion at the festival.
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DANCENORTH AUSTRALIA
As a major champion of the arts in regional North Queensland, Dancenorth Australia balances a dynamic regional presence with a commitment to creating compelling contemporary dance that tours the globe.
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