Dance & Physical Theatre

My Queer Spiritual Entropy

Help! I'm a non-binary clown stuck on a silent retreat with a spiritual guide who doesn't get me...

Dates 05 - 13 Oct
Time 7:30pm, 6:30pm (60 minutes)
Venue TIC: Swanston

$25.00

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A silhouette of a person meditating is shown in front of a circular LGBTQIA+ rainbow flag. This is surrounded by colourful lighting with a black background.

Past Event

Dance & Physical Theatre

Performed by: Holly Rowan

Here's a little personal note from Holly to you... *hesitates* it's potentially a bit of an overshare... but...

Beautiful people of Melbourne!
Some say that a problem shared is a problem halved... So this my personal plea for you to join me on my queer spiritual healing journey... I'm a hot mess right now and I need some support. My therapist suggested that I go on this spiritual retreat to get to know myself and gain more clarity around my gender identity... and now, I'm stuck here, the only queer on this silent retreat facilitated by this ultra heteronormative, toxically positive, bullshit spiritual guide who doesn't get me... *deep inhale, sigh it out*... Okay... so I need queers, I need allies, I need community and some actual reliable spiritual advice... can you help?! I'm trusting that with your support we can all march forth on this journey to true, beyond-the-binary enlightenment together! *dreaming big* Let's get chaotic and find self-love on the way. WE FUCKING DESERVE IT.
Big love in advance! <3

Holly Rowan will be exploring a mash up of personal experiences as a non-binary person seeking healing in spiritual settings, through clown, alternative comedy and physical theatre. Holly is a kick-arse multidisciplinary performer & ultra human from London, UK whose creativity is informed by their work as an embodiment coach. They specialise in coaching people in the queer community who are experiencing gender dysphoria/eating disorders/addiction. They are a huge advocate for queer rights and want this show to provoke further conversation around gender and inclusion in healing spaces.

In this solo show, you can expect queerness, chaos, deep inner-work, profound plot twists, dance of all kinds, a spectacular amount of improv, life-changing epiphanies, spoken word, sensational community healing, passionate singing, eternal abundance, inclusive audience participation and if we're lucky, a few moments that touch your soul (with consent). See you there!

Duration: 60 minutes
Age suitability: M
Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.
Content warnings: Mental Health, Gender Dysphoria And Internalised Genderphobia.

TIC: Swanston
502/37 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Partial Wheelchair Access

TIC: Swanston is partially wheelchair accessible.

There is step-free access to the venue. Wheelchair users enter at the main entrance.

There is on-street parking nearby but no reserved accessible parking.

The toilets at this venue are not accessible.

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Full: $25.00
Concession: $18.00
Extra Applause: $35.00
Blak Tix: $15.00

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date	Time	Venue
Thursday, 05 October 2023	7:30pm	TIC: Swanston	Past Event
Friday, 06 October 2023	7:30pm	TIC: Swanston	Past Event
Saturday, 07 October 2023	7:30pm	TIC: Swanston	Past Event
Sunday, 08 October 2023	6:30pm	TIC: Swanston Relaxed Performance	Past Event
Thursday, 12 October 2023	7:30pm	TIC: Swanston	Past Event
Friday, 13 October 2023 Sold Out	7:30pm	TIC: Swanston Sold Out	Past Event