PIECES 2026
Description
Twenty-one years on, LGI’s longest-running commissioning program returns with a triple bill of bold new dance presented at the home of LGI, WXYZ Studios.
Showcasing exceptional artists at the forefront of dance in Naarm, PIECES 2026 presents three world premiere works choreographed and performed by Luke Currie-Richardson, Martin Hansen and Helen Herbertson.
Capacity is strictly limited, don’t miss this audacious evening of dance.
Sessions:
Wednesday 25 November 7pm
Thursday 26 November 7pm
Friday 27 November 6:30pm - Followed by post show Q&A | AUSLAN Interpreted
Saturday 28 November 2pm
Saturday 28 November 7pm
Duration: approx. 70 minutes
Bar: Beverages will be available for purchase before and after each session.
Please note that there is limited seating available and audiences will move between Chloe Munro Studio and Studio Two across the performance session.
Lineup
Luke Currie-Richardson
Luke Currie-Richardson is a proud Kuku Yalanji, Djabugay, Mununjali, Butchulla, and Samsep Meriam man. For over 14 years, he has shared powerful Indigenous stories through dance, photography, spoken word, fashion, and film. He has toured nationally and internationally with Bangarra Dance Theatre and Marrugeku, working alongside artists including Stephen Page, Francis Rings, Dalisa Pigram, Ghenoa Gela, Jacob Boehme, Joel Bray, and Wesley Enoch. In 2023, Luke debuted his choreography GEDOVAIT as part of Stephanie Lake's Escalator program.
Helen Herbertson
An influential figure in Australian dance Helen Herbertson has worked across many facets of the arts profession including significant periods as a choreographer, artistic director, independent producer, program curator, project manager, educator, mentor, board member and artistic advisor. She is in essence, a choreographer, creative collaborator and performer with dance as a constant since childhood. Helen’s imaginative choreographic work regularly presents in national and international festivals and she continues to craft a range of events with a continuing passion for the power and connection that dance-based experiences can offer.
Martin Hansen
Martin Hansen is a choreographer and dancer working in Australia and Europe. Their work frames the body as a dynamic and imperfect archive, and, through choreographing relations with a diverse range of performative, extant, and ephemeral materials, they critically explore memory and time through figures such as ghosts, haunting, suffering, and monsters. Martin’s solos and group works have been presented nationally and internationally.
Acknowledgements
PIECES 2026 has been supported by Daniel Besen, Michael Agar and Caroline Farmer. We also thank all those who donated to support PIECES on AusArtsDay 2026.
This presentation would not have been possible without the generous support of the Eirene Lucas Foundation, the late Chloe Munro AO, Terry Wu and WXYZ Studios.
LGI is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body; by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria; and by the City of Melbourne.
Accessibility and Safety
Content Advice: Place Dances is recommended for ages 12+
Cultural Notice: This performance includes work created and performed by First Nations artist, Luke Currie-Richardson. The work includes traditional practices and sacred materials of the Meriam people of the Eastern Torres Strait Islands. This work explores complex themes, including colonial violence and viewer discretion and self-care are advised, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience members.
Sensory Warning: Please be aware that the performance features high-volume music. Sudden dynamic sound shifts may occur. Complimentary earplugs will be available at the Front of House desk.
Access Services: The Friday 27 November performance will be AUSLAN interpreted by the team at Auslan Stage Left. Please let us know when completing your ticket purchase if you will be utilising this service.
Please let us know when completing your ticket purchase if you require step-free, wheelchair access to the venue. Also advise us if you need a seat with a backrest.
For more information and resources regarding accessibility at WXYZ Studios check out our Accessibility Guide.
If you have an access requirements or questions regarding this event, please reach out to the team at Lucy Guerin Inc.
Email: admin@lucyguerininc.com
Phone: +61 03 9329 4213
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