Theatre

THE SINGLE BED OF LIFE

Experience the joys, challenges, absurdities and realities of being single in our modern world.

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A black and white/sepia photograph of a man in his 40's clutching a blue heeler dog in a loving embrace. This image is set against a green design background of gumtrees in blossom.

Image Credit: Theresa Davis

  • Written and Performed by: David Mark Farrington

  • Devised by: David Mark Farrington

  • In Collaboration with: Visual Artists of the Mount Waverley Portrait Group and Photographer Theresa Davis

The Single Bed of Life has 2 separate events.

A. INSTALLATION - 10.30am - 4 pm. Free and open daily.
The INSTALLATION: is a multi-media installation based on sculpture, sound and portraiture that traverses the existential experience of being single.SEE, HEAR and FEEL. Includes interactive astrology wheel (Free open access daily)


B. 3x LIVE PERFORMANCES - 17, 18 & 19 of Oct at 7pm. Ticketed events
The LIVE PERFORMANCES are an ASTRO-ACOUSTIC SELF-HELP DATING SERVICE ! A goofy, absurdist astrological game-show exploring the universe of being single. Hosted by a lonely astrologer, PARTICIPATE in this eccentric game of cosmic chance for those unlucky (or lucky) in love. Who knows - you may even meet someone ??!!

The Installation
14 - 20 Oct : 10:30am - 4:00pm (Free)

Special Live Performances (3 ticketed sessions - 60 min each)
Thu 17 Oct : 7:00pm (Low Sensory)
Fri 18 Oct : 7:00pm (Evening)
Sat 19 Oct : 7:00pm (Evening)

Access Sessions - Low Sensory Day
Low Sensory Installation: Thu 17 Oct, 10:30am - 4.00pm (all day, come and go)
Low Sensory Performance: Thu 17 Oct, 7pm (60 min)

Ezra Demchy - Musical Director/Sound Design
Phillip McDonald - Stage Manager/Stage Hand/Lighting Support
Bridget Haylock - Animateur (NOTE : Her Role has changed from Director to Animateur
Theresa Davis - Photography
Reggie Chang - Technical/Social Media
David Farrington - Artistic Director/Performer/Writer/Costume

Special Thanks Dr Rob Reid, Jude Anderson, Sally Guildford and Prototype at Punctum

About David Mark Farrington

David Mark Farrington is a represented artist, model (ICACCM) and artistic director of the Universal Difference Collective who works in Australia and Europe. His mediums include live performance, cinema and conceptual art with works selected at the Cannes Film Festival (actor), the Midsumma Festival (conceptual art), a director's award at the Pune International Queer Film Festival (film) and lead artist in fashion cabaret with KOSHKA at the Nati Frinj in Victoria (RAV) (performance art).

universaldifference.net.au

  • Duration: Come and go as you please

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lighting, Moderate Coarse Language, High Level Of Audience Participation.

  • Content warnings: Emotional Abuse, Drug Use, Drug References, Sexual References, Mental Health, Medication Use. Loneliness. Internalised Homophobia. Ableism And Disability. Internalised Homophobia. Sexuality & Sexual Orientation..

Please Note: Live performances include audience interaction

Access Sessions - Low Sensory Day

Low Sensory Installation: Thu 17 Oct, 10:30am - 4.00pm (all day, come and go)

Low Sensory Performance: Thu 17 Oct, 7pm (60 mins)

Click Here - for Low Sensory Guide

  • Full: $0.00 - $25.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Monday, 14 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Free

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Free

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Thursday, 17 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Free

Note: Low Sensory Installation/Exhibition

Thursday, 17 October 2024

7:00pm

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Note: Low Sensory Live Performance

Friday, 18 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Friday, 18 October 2024

7:00pm

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Note: Live Performance Session

Saturday, 19 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:00pm

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

Note: Live Performance Session

Sunday, 20 October 2024

10:30am

Chinese Museum: Contemporary Arts Space

Sold Out
 Past Event

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