WaterWorks

By Joshua Di Mattina-Beven

Mentored by Harriett Gillies

Bring spare change, Expect splashback.

Water erupts from a tortoise’s mouth, streams from a cherub’s eyes or spurts from a milkmaid’s breast. Saturated bodies depict bacchanal scenes of pleasure and pain.

Can the climax of this moment last forever?
What happens when everything bubbles over?

WaterWorks is a leaky, malfunctioning performance-sculpture. A rotating cast of 8 performers reconstruct the fountain as a site of collective action and anti-monument. Taking influence from Mierle Laderman Ukeles’ Maintenance Manifesto, we ask: how can our bodies go on through heartbreak, crisis and exhaustion? In cycles of birth and rebirth, WaterWorks will perform continuously into the night.

Encounter at sundown and stay to make your wish come true.

Live Audio Description for Waterworks on Saturday 18th, 4pm-5pm⁠

This is a durational performance. Each night will include 3 'cycles' of WaterWorks. Audiences are welcome to come and go from 4pm onwards.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday 9th April: 4pm-7pm

Saturday 11th April: 4pm-7pm SOLD OUT

Thursday 16th April: 4pm-7pm

Saturday 18th April: 4pm-7pm

Adult $30 || Concession $25 || Shopfront Member $15

WHAT IS ARTSLAB?
Artslab is Shopfront's flagship Emerging Artist program where seven trailblazing creatives are given six months to make an original work. Expect theatre, dance, installation, puppetry, film, and opera that will reframe what performance can be.

During the two-week festival of their new works, visit the industry networking event-- a must for any emerging artist ready to make waves, spark connections, and joing the next generation of creative voices.

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ARTSLAB: OVERFLOW INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT - Saturday 11th April
A free event for Emerging Artists to connect with professionals in the industry as part of the ArtsLab: Overflow Festival

Cover Image by Joshua Morris

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