Ausdance WA is funded by the State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industry.
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Valentine
November 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - December 2, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
$18 – $28
Valentine is presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Kynan Hughes
It’s an old story. There is far too little love in the world and everyone quenches their loneliness whichever way they can.
The innocent, the bully, the manipulator and the object of their desire; four flawed characters who struggle to find meaningful connections. All of them desperate to be loved and belong, aching for something from the others that can never be given.
The commedia dell’arte and its characters have influenced and shaped work throughout history, all the way down to the love triangle of today’s romantic comedy movies. From age-old ideas found in the commedia, Valentine forges a new narrative exploring loneliness and desire through dance, theatre, puppetry and mask play in a way that is deeply human.
Bringing together an extraordinary team of charismatic artists, with experience at Sydney Dance Company, Australian Dance Theatre, PVI collective, and Leigh Warren & Dancers, Valentine questions just how far we are prepared to go to fulfill our desires.
The community of Ausdance WA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of all Lands and Countries on this continent. We pay particular respect to Elders, Cultural and Community Leaders, and emerging leaders. With this understanding of the country’s First Peoples, we are grateful for our place in learning and serving dance, Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
Always Was. Always Will Be.