Experimental

The Weaving Stars - CANCELLED

Dance, music, and film.

$25.00
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The image is in black and white and features repeating patterns of sound waves stretching down the page. These sound waves have a textured appearance similar to woven fabric, and the overall image exhibits a grainy quality reminiscent of film.
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  • Created by: Arthur Xafis, Niki Verrall and Texas Jane Nixon-Kain

'The Weaving Stars' is an innovative, cross-disciplinary journey exploring the legend of the celestial lovers from the Japanese Tanabata tale. With dance, music, and film at its heart, this performance unravels a captivating narrative about human longing and connection in a strikingly unique style.

Welcome our creative ensemble: Niki Verrall, Arthur Xafis and Texas Jane Nixon-Kain. Drawn from diverse backgrounds, they bring to life the story that transcends language and culture, unifying the audience in a shared human experience.

In this 50-minute, multi-sensory spectacle, they'll translate the celestial narrative into an immersive sensory experience. With poignant dance sequences, mesmerising musical rhythms, and enchanting film projections, the tale of the star-crossed lovers comes alive.

Join us as we embark on this artistic voyage, showcasing the sheer power of interdisciplinary storytelling and making each performance night a stellar experience.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: English no barrier

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Mild Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

Please see the Access Pack here:

  • This performance will occur on Thursday the 12th of October.
  • The show will have its sensory elements scaled back slightly, with a particular focus on reducing the noise level and abrasiveness of the sound
  • Audience members do not have to remain seated or remain silent. They may also exit/leave/re-enter the space during the performance.
  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head straight through to the Victoria Street Building where the Meeting Room is on your left.

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  • Full: $25.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $15.00

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

10:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Cancelled
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Thursday, 12 October 2023

10:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Cancelled
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Friday, 13 October 2023

10:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Cancelled
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Saturday, 14 October 2023

10:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Cancelled
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Sunday, 15 October 2023

9:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Cancelled
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