Quantum Leap Australia presents 'Mettle'

METTLE. An old word for a new generation.

Within a cavernous concrete bunker, in the depths of winter, we prepare to make a slippery descent.

METTLE is a raw, powerful performance created by choreographers Alice Lee Holland and Jack Ziesing, in collaboration with thirteen young dance artists from Kamberri.

Armoured in costumes by Aleisa Jelbart and surrounded by a visceral soundscape (Sascha Budimski), the tightknit ensemble encounter challenges seemingly insurmountable, within immersive visuals (Creswick Collective).

Through grit and pressure comes evolution.

It's time to test your mettle.

Join Quantum Leap Australia at The Vault.

Friday 24 July – Sunday 26 July 2026  

DATES & TIMES

• Friday 24 July, 7pm (VIP opening)

• Saturday 25 July, 2pm (Post-show Q&A)

• Saturday 25 July, 7pm

• Sunday 26 July, 5pm (Audio described + Tactile tour)

SEATING

Seating for this performance is general admission.

RUN TIME

This performance runs for approximately 60 minutes without interval.

SHOW WARNINGS

METTLE is a contemporary dance performance with video elements that surround the performance space.

METTLE contains flashing lights, extended sequences of flickering visuals, total blackouts, loud and industrial sounds. 

While the overall work is abstract, METTLE will include moods, sounds and choreographic qualities that some audience members may find unsettling. The performance is suitable for audiences aged 8+ or with parental discretion.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible seating is available for all performances. It is located in the front row, level with the performance area.

The performance on Sunday 26 July, 5pm will be audio described. This is a live commentary of the performances by a trained audio describer for patrons who are blind or have low vision. The Audio Description will be relayed via a free headset and receiver. Please feel free to bring your own headphones if you would like.

Please note there are six seats allocated for Audio Description services. If you have any concerns please feel free to reach out to the Quantum Leap Australia on (02) 6247 3103 or by emailed admin@ql2.org.au.

Please note, the tactile tour will take place before the performance at 4.15pm.

Please let us know your access requirements and if you would like to book in for audio description or a tactile tour when making your booking.   

TICKETING

VALID CONCESSIONS

Pension card, Full time student, U18.

MEMBER PRICING

Members of Quantum Leap Australia are entitled to 1 ticket per member at Member pricing.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

Each performance has 10 tickets available at a base price of $15. If this allocation has been exhausted but you would still like to access it, please send us an email: admin@ql2.org.au.

VENUE

There is plenty of on-site parking surrounding The Vault including accessible parking options.

Supported by: artsACT, Ainslie + Gorman, The Vault, limegreentangerine, Sidestage and Elect Printing.