PACT UNDERGROUND: BACCHANTS

Psychedelic, improvised and interactive.
Explore the line between what is right and what feels good.

Bacchants is a live performance that experiments with the push and pull between learned behaviour and human nature. Loosely based on Theo’s reimagining of The Bacchae some parts are live-scored, some parts are purely performance-based and all are encouraged to let loose and interact.

In collaboration with Etiquette musicians Gabriel Gregan, Milo McLaughlin and Lewis Mosley, Bacchants explores how live improvised performance can bring meaning to the absolving of self and arriving at chaos.

Turn on, tune in and drop out.

ABOUT THE CREATIVES

Theodore Carroll is a multidisciplinary artist interested in experimenting with relationships created between the performer and audience. He is currently developing an interactive project with a reimagined version of the Greek tragedy The Bacchae, set in the Summer of Love. Experimenting with sound, smell, texture and multimedia, he wants to discover how to craft accessible experiences that immerse and engage audiences.

Etiquette is a collaborative musical project featuring Gabriel Gregan, Milo McLaughlin and Lewis Mosley. The trio are developing a practice of free-improvised performance that brings together their shared interests in ambient, noise, jazz, punk and modern classical musics. All three members have appeared in numerous projects and bands in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and ‘Bacchants’ marks their debut performance as an ensemble.

CONTENT WARNINGS

This production involves audience participation/interaction.
It also includes the use of haze, fake blood, flashing images and projections, moments of complete darkness, loud disorienting sounds and a theatrical depiction of childbirth.

Please note that this work is currently in development and its content warnings may change.

MORE INFORMATION –––

Ticketing:

PACT strives to be an inclusive space for all. Please note that concession ticketing is available for those who face financial and/or social hardship, or are students / seniors.

About PACT

PACT’s vision is driven by the belief that emerging artists are the engines that power the arts sector, producing the most ground-breaking works of today and tomorrow. For more than 50 years PACT has provided performance makers with the time, space, and professional development needed to advance their artistic careers and drive forward the performance culture of Australia.

Access Information

PACT is committed to the health and well-being of our employees, artists, and visitors.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any access requirements you would like to discuss prior to purchasing a ticket, such as Audio Description, please contact communications@pact.net.au prior to the event.

PACT is a fully accessible space with a small ramp at the entrance, flat floors throughout and dedicated wheelchair-accessible toilet and accessible street parking (non-dedicated). The closest accessible train station is Newtown Train Station (15 mins). PACT is committed to making our projects and performances as inclusive as possible for everyone to enjoy. If you have any suggestions or would like any information in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Phone 02 9550 2744 or email info@pact.net.au
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Animal/pets: Unfortunately due to landlord restrictions, we are unable to allow dogs into our venue (including the courtyard space) with the exception of guide dogs and therapy dogs.