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Conservatory
Created in collaboration between Melinda Hetzel & Co. and Niow, ‘Conservatory' is a playful, live-streamed performance-installation for all ages. For one day only on Saturday 21st November as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2020.
‘Conservatory’ invites you to step into the dream-world reality of a solitary character living within a plant-filled greenhouse. Watch on as they play, dance, dream, lose hope, and find it again. An unexpected coming-of-age story, played out through music, dance, theatre, sparklers and a little fairy floss, during these, the strangest of times.
The sun sets, the world transforms, time slows down, as the cameras, and the plants, start to take over.
Performed live by Niow (Cirque du Soleil, Polyglot) from within an historic conservatory. Simultaneously live-streamed free to your device.
This world premiere, rainbow-friendly, durational experience unfolds progressively over the course of the evening, across all three performance sessions.
Drop by, or tune in, any time.
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands where 'Conservatory' takes place, the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.
‘Conservatory’ invites you to step into the dream-world reality of a solitary character living within a plant-filled greenhouse. Watch on as they play, dance, dream, lose hope, and find it again. An unexpected coming-of-age story, played out through music, dance, theatre, sparklers and a little fairy floss, during these, the strangest of times.
The sun sets, the world transforms, time slows down, as the cameras, and the plants, start to take over.
Performed live by Niow (Cirque du Soleil, Polyglot) from within an historic conservatory. Simultaneously live-streamed free to your device.
This world premiere, rainbow-friendly, durational experience unfolds progressively over the course of the evening, across all three performance sessions.
Drop by, or tune in, any time.
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands where 'Conservatory' takes place, the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.
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Premiere Season details -
Date: Saturday 21st November 2020 Performance sessions (AEST): 3:00pm - 5:30pm 6:00pm - 8:30pm 9:00pm - 10:30pm Venue: Historic Conservatory, Central Park, Malvern 148 Burke Rd, Malvern East, Vic Australia Live-stream: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/conservatory/ Attending: This is a free, live, one-off event. Attend in person at the Historic Conservatory or, to attend the live stream, simply click the Enter Digital Event button on this page from 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. You won’t be able to book, but you will need to create or log in to your Melbourne Fringe account. |
Creative Team -
Co-created by Melinda Hetzel & Co. and Niow Artistic Director - Melinda Hetzel Performer/ Designer - Niow Sound Designer / Composer - Sharyn Brand Lighting Designer / Live-stream support - Paul Lim (additive) Production Manager - Emily O’Brien Dramaturg - Steph O’Hara Horticultural consultant / Plant installation - Claire Hetzel Photography / Collaborator - Pia Johnson [RP] Relaxed performance developed in consultation with A-tistic Theatre. Relaxed guide will be available for download from 7 November 2020. For Parents/ Carers: this work is designed to be experienced together, adult supervision of children is recommended [PG] Content: may contain imagery relating to climate change, Covid-19, mental health, gender diversity |
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