Labyrinth
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.
Free Q&A with artists involved in the performance on Sat 8 Feb, 5:30pm at the Industrial School, Abbotsford Convent.
"Forest Collective make contemporary music sound, look, and feel exciting."
"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."
"Lawson’s innovative musical imaginations...are striking..."
"Lawson's music is bar to bar, beautiful"
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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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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 |
| Q&A | Sat 8 Feb 5:30pm |
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 directionsTrain
Hurstbridge/Mernda line to Victoria ParkBus
200, 207 to Clarke/Johnston StEvent notes
WARNINGS
Long periods of standing, Mature themes, Loud or sudden noisesYou might also be interested in...
