Dance & Physical Theatre

Layered Point / VOYAGER #3

A fusion of two unique contemporary works performed by Melbourne emerging artists.

Dates 16 - 20 Oct
Time 7:30pm, 6:30pm (60 minutes)
Venues Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square

$30.00

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Two people standing opposite each other, wearing a white singlet and blue pants. Their elbows raised, fists clenched, with their gaze staring ahead. A blue tint and halftone effect filters the entire image.

Dance & Physical Theatre

Image Credit: Jeff Busby, edited by Tenae Smith

Produced by: CoExist Collective
Created by: Jack Birdseye and Jel Menta
Performed by: Andrea Marsic, Alycia Siomos, Emily Bourke, Jack Birdseye, Jel Menta, Kaitlin Malone, Misch Kurzeme

‘Layered Point/VOYAGER #3’ is a captivating double bill featuring innovative choreography and evocative performances. 'Layered Point' consists of six emerging artists, whilst 'VOYAGER #3', is a duo work created and performed by Jack Birdseye and Jel Menta. These dynamic pieces entertain, provoke introspection, and inspire dialogue, fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty and power of contemporary dance.

‘Layered Point’ is a compelling and emotional contemporary work, filled with physicality and guts. Sound design by Damian Meredith, you will witness the body’s response to past experiences, developmental milestones and traumas. This work focuses on the concept of a mandala and the configuration of symbols that are often used for the purpose of healing and meditation. The dancers will highlight various patterns, shapes and directions mimicking the layers within a mandala, as they reach the centrepoint.

In ‘VOYAGER #3’ two bodies assume the roles of astronauts through an abstracted narrative, as they examine their duality. Inspired from the NASA space probes launched in the 1970s, invented to document scientific findings and make contact with extraterrestrial life. VOYAGER #3 was the 3rd installment of these probes, but it’s parts were quickly handed over to VOYAGER #1 and VOYAGER #2 due to technical failures. This work explores the reality of VOYAGER #3 launching into space. Only this time, holding two passengers.

About CoExist Collective

The event is led by Jack Birdseye and Jel Menta, serving as creators and choreographers. Graduates of their full-time course in 2021, Jack and Jel have fostered a robust creative partnership, consistently aligning their visions to produce compelling contemporary dance works. Their first work ‘Unapologetically, me’ was a part of the 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festival and since then they have both gone on to attend secondments and workshops with greatly established companies throughout Australia.

Supported by CoExist Collective, established by Tenae Smith and Kristen Cafari in February 2020 (past graduates), the event aims to provide a platform for us emerging contemporary artists. CoExist Collective's mission addresses the challenges artists face in gaining recognition, striving to create an inclusive space where creative expression flourishes. Together, Jack, Jel, CoExist Collective, and the performers are committed to fostering creativity and empowering emerging artists within the contemporary dance community.

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Duration: 60 minutes
Event Accessibility: English no barrier
Age suitability: PG
Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lights And Sustained Bright Lights, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

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: $30.00
Hump Day Discount: $22.50
Extra Applause: $35.00
Blak Tix: $10.00
Concession: $27.50
Group 6+: $25.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date	Time	Venue
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 Almost Gone	7:30pm	Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square Almost Gone	Past Event
Thursday, 17 October 2024	7:30pm	Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square	Past Event
Friday, 18 October 2024	7:30pm	Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square	Past Event
Saturday, 19 October 2024 Sold Out	7:30pm	Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square Sold Out	Past Event
Sunday, 20 October 2024 Sold Out	6:30pm	Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square Sold Out	Past Event