A Stroke of Luck

Created by Gretel Burgess

1 in 6 people suffer a stroke in their lifetime.

A Stroke Of Luck is an intimate exploration of the journey of stroke survivor Gretel Burgess, age 42. A triptych of Dance Theatre works (Coagulation, Diversion and Liability) portray Gretel’s experience leading up to, during, and post the stroke. It examines the causal factors that impact on the physical and mental self, including the broader implications that stroke has on family members.

Creatives
Gretel Burgess: Creator, Producer, Director, Choreographer and Performer
Pip Buining: Producer, Director, Dramaturg
Chloe McDougall: Performer

Duration: Approximately one hour with no interval.

Please make your best effort to arrive at least 10 minutes before commencement. The performance begins at the stated time and due to the nature of the theatre, late arrivals may not be admitted into the theatre until the end of the first act.

Auslan interpreted performance: The 1:00pm performance on Saturday 25 February 2023 will be Auslan interpreted.

A Stroke of Luck is supported by QL2 Dance, the ACT Government and Canberra Dance Theatre.