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Baliti - A Physical Theatre Monodrama

Folklore. Magical realism. Physical theatre.

$25.00
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A black-and-white photograph of an expansive and intricate banyan tree. The tree's numerous roots and branches create a dense, almost maze-like network, giving the scene a mysterious and ancient feel. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground and highlighting the tree's textured bark and entwined roots.

Image Credit: Teague Leigh

  • Created and Performed by: Ricardo Magno

  • Sound design: Michael Green

  • Design by: Kiki Ando

This story doesn’t begin with “Once upon a time,” but with “Once, there was a tree...”

A boy named Boy is hidden in the hollow trunk of a Baliti, a parasitic vine that latches onto a host tree – eventually engulfing it, killing it and leaving its host to rot away.

Baliti is a one-man, physical theatre show that takes us to Manila, Philippines. Watch Boy as he takes refuge inside a Baliti tree, known in the Philippines as a home to various magical creatures and entities from Philippine folklore.

Each Baliti tree, they say, lives for a thousand years – a silent witness to a myriad of stories in Boy’s city.

Which tales will the tree share with Boy?

Which ones are you ready to hear?

Additional Dramaturgy: Zachary Dunbar
Direction: Tony Yap
Presented by: Tony Yap and Collaborators (TY+C)

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Some Nudity, Mild Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Death, War, Murder.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You will need to go to the meeting point in the courtyard. Please head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, our volunteers will take you to the Square, which has step-free access.

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  • Full: $25.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.75

  • Concession: $15.00

  • Extra Applause: $32.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Group 4+: $20.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Thursday, 10 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Friday, 11 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

Sunday, 13 October 2024

5:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

 Past Event

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