Manifesto
Stephanie Lake Company
‘Pure genius.’
'Manifesto is an exuberant hour of dance that left us whooping with joy... breathtaking invention that will stay with me for a long time.' ★★★★★
A Perth Festival Commission
Nine drummers performing on nine individual drumkits surround nine extraordinary dancers on a grand, elevated set reminiscent of a Busby Berkley production. Starting with a bang, Manifesto becomes more complex and thrilling as it builds towards a wildly loud and powerfully danced conclusion.
With huge, raw sound and electrifying dancing this explosive ‘tattoo to optimism’ creates a rallying cry that is full of energy and exhilaration. Immerse yourself in sound, light and movement as part of the astonishing dance and percussive work from Stephanie Lake Company.
Known for a gutsy, original choreographic style and striking visual aesthetic, Stephanie Lake Company strives to create performances that are affecting and relevant. This latest work, created with long-time collaborator, internationally renowned audio-visual artist and composer Robin Fox and a superb team of designers and performers, is a stunning fusion of huge sound and ferocious dancing.
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ChoreographerStephanie LakeComposerRobin FoxDancersRachel Coulson, Marni Green, Samantha Hines, Melissa Pham, Harrison Ritchie-Jones, Robert Tinning, Josie Weise, Kimball Wong, Jack ZiesingDrummersRobbie Avenaim, Nat Grant, Alon Ilsar, Maria Moles, Tina Nguyen, Rama Parwata, Rohan Rebeiro, Alex Roper, Jen TaitLighting DesignerBosco ShawCostume DesignerPaula LevisSet DesignerCharles DavisSound EngineerJames WilkinsonLighting Design Assistant & OperatorRachel LeeProduction ManagerEmily O’BrienProducerBeth Raywood CrossConsultant ProducerVivia Hickman
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Click here to download the Creative Learning resource for this event.
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Discover more about the show and its creation in the event program.
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Wed 8 – Sun 12 FebWed – Fri 7.30pm | Sat 2 & 7.30pm | Sun 5.30pm Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA, Corner Roe and William Streets, Perth / Yandilup Duration60mins |
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| Notes |
Contains very loud music. It is suggested you bring ear plugs if you have sensitive hearing. |
| Q&A |
Post Show Q&A Thu 9 FebStick around after the show to hear an insightful conversation with the creatives. Q&A facilitated by Shona Erskine. |
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Thank you
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- Roy VanDerVegt
Acknowledgments
- This project has been assisted by the Australian Government's Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its Arts Funding and Advisory Body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Adelaide Festival, Brisbane Festival, Perth Festival, RISING, Sydney Festival and Auckland Arts Festival.
- Manifesto has also been supported by Creative Victoria, Australia Council for the Arts, City of Moreland, City of Melbourne and Creative Partnerships Australia though Plus 1. Manifesto has also been assisted through the generous support of Canny Quine Foundation, Humanity Foundation, Linda Herd, Chloe Munro AO, Barry and Deborah Conyngham, Michael Kantor, Monica Lim and Konfir Kabo, Anne Runhardt, Ziyin Gantner, Gillian and Ian McDougall, Zoe and Vafa Ferdowsian and Anonymous.
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