Christopher Gurusamy: 5 Arrows

In his new work 5 Arrows, Christopher Gurusamy fuses Bharathanatyam with his biracial queer perspective. Accompanied by an ensemble of live musicians, this improvised performance recontextualises his classical Indian dance practice to chronicle love, lust and longing.

Based on ‘Mohamana’, an iconic piece of Carnatic (Southern Indian) art music from Tamil Nadu, 5 Arrows oscillates between lyrical dance and abstract physical movement. 

At first I was afraid, I was petrified 
Thinking I could never live without you by my side but now, 
Like a moth to a flame burned by the fire,  
My love is blind, can’t you see my desire.  
It's such a funny thing for me to try to explain 
How I'm feeling and yet my pride is the one to blame 
When is it my turn, Wouldn’t I love  
Wish I could be, part of that world  
There is a dark secret in me  
Don't leave me locked in your heart,  
Set me free

Gloria Gaynor / Janet Jackson / Beyonce / Ariel / Kylie

Performance Dates and Times:

Saturday 12 April, 6pm

Sunday 13 April, 3pm

Performance Duration: 1 hour

Location: RS1, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown NSW, Australia

Tickets:

$30 - General Admission

$25 - Concession

Communities tickets are available for those who would like to come to the show, but are currently experiencing financial hardship. Please email admin@utp.org.au with your name and contact number to book.

For more information about 5 Arrows, visit our website.

Cover image credit: Teresa Tan, edited by Christopher Gurusamy

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- Access Notes -

TRANSPORT

Public Transport – Utp is located very close to Bankstown train station. It is 300 metres, and about a 7-minute walk away. There are several crossings on this walk. Please beware that the Dale Parade car park generally has cars coming in multiple directions.

Parking is available at the Olympic Parade car park and Marion car park nearby. There is also a minibus drop-off zone at Dale Parade, 25 metres to the Arts Centre's main entrance. You can find a parking map here.

VENUE

Wheelchair Access – You can enter the Arts Centre via the front of the building at Dale Parade. There is a lift that can take you from ground level to the courtyard. There is a ramp to get to all rooms but there is no ramp into the inner grassy courtyard. The step down from the courtyard is around 10cm high.

We will maintain wide and clear pathways at this event.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are in the foyer of Bankstown Arts Centre. There are also two more that can be accessed via Rehearsal Rooms 1, 2 and the Theatre. They are equipped with a handrail and an assistance button. A baby-change station is available in the foyer bathroom.

Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Utp and Bankstown Arts Centre. You can take them into RS1.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on our website.