Melbourne Fringe Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Arabella Frahn-Starkie’s 'Pictures & Ghosts'. Photo by Michaela Ottone.

Arabella Frahn-Starkie’s ‘Pictures & Ghosts’: Still things moving

Guild Theatre, Melbourne.9 October 2024. We know that everything is ephemeral, even though we mostly reside in the delusion of permanence. In...

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Chou Kuan Jou’s ‘Tomato’: Turning the lens on us

Dancehouse, Melbourne.3 October 2024. Pomme d’amour. Love apple. Call it what you will, the humble tomato has always been vaguely sexy. Yet,...

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Fringe Focus Taiwan brings ground-breaking dance art to Melbourne Fringe

As part of its Fringe Focus Taiwan partnership, Melbourne Fringe is bringing two contemporary dance pieces to the stage from leading choreographers...

Aakash Odedra and Lewis Major's 'Little Murmur'. Photo by Pamela Raith.

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Arts Centre Melbourne’s ‘The Show Room’ brings daring performances to Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne officially announced a new performance space, The Show Room, an intimate 150-seat studio theatre that will provide audiences the opportunity...

Na Djinang Circus' 'In Place'. Photo by Tiffany Garvie.

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First Nations artists championed at Deadly Fringe 2024

Melbourne Fringe Festival continues to champion First Nations artists through its curated Deadly Fringe program. Deadly Fringe is committed to showcasing pioneering and thought-provoking artworks,...

Scimm. Dance Company in 'Mechorstra'. Photo by T-Studios.

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Scimm. Dance Company in ‘Mechorstra’: Dazzling in innovation

Trades Hall, Melbourne.18 October 2023. If, after only a few minutes, you are reminded of both Fantasia and Esther Williams swimming pool...

'TOUCH' by Deepa Mani and Sheena Chundee. Photo by Warren Knower/Volare Photo.

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What is fair? Deepa Mani and Sheena Chundee’s ‘TOUCH’

Dancehouse, Melbourne.5 October 2023. “Why can’t the art speak for itself?” she asks, in a tone more accusative than enquiring. The short...

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National Institute of Circus Arts debuts brand new work for Melbourne Fringe 2023

For the first time, the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is the home of circus for Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023, with the support of the Australia...

Throw Catch Collective's 'Escalate'. Photo by Alexis D.Lea.

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Throw Catch Collective’s ‘Escalate’ at Melbourne Fringe: Tap Dogs meets Stomp

Think of juggling, and what comes into your head? Is it a live scored show which deftly threads skilled and precise throws...

Jonathan Homsey's 'Star Spangled Banter'. Photo by Shannon May Powell.

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Jonathan Homsey’s ‘Star Spangled Banter’: A delightfully discomforting space

Dancehouse/Melbourne Fringe.14 October 2021. If called upon to boil it down to a single word, it would be…post. Post-dance, post-theatre, post-modern…post pretty...

Karma Dance's Raina Peterson and Govind Pillai.

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Looking into lockdown: Govind Pillai and Raina Peterson in ‘Drishti’

Melbourne Fringe Festival’s Take Over! 2020.17 November 2020. Firstly, what jumps out is the control both Govind Pillai and Raina Peterson exhibit....

Moira Finucane. Photo by Scott Portelli.

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‘Take Over!’ 2020 artists will push creative boundaries at home

Arts Centre Melbourne, in partnership with Melbourne Fringe, will present the fourth year of Take Over! commission with a brand new approach. The Take Over! program...

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Victorian Government announces $16.8M package for artists

A $16.8 million Victorian Government funding package, just announced will provide immediate support to Victorian creative organisations and individuals to sustain employment,...

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Sarah Aiken and Rebecca Jensen ask ‘What Am I Supposed To Do?’

Arts Centre, Melbourne.20 September 2019. There is something altogether appropriate about ending in front of the television. On the day when Global...