Five shows by artists with disability that are transcending form and trashing stereotype
Wanna see something fresh? Yeah you do. This year at Anywhere Festival, there are a heap incredible works of art coming to you from artists with disability, and they are going to be hot. These performers are fiercely deconstructing barriers and stereotypes, giving you an all-new look at the mechanisms of stage and form. They are creating stunning works across theatre, dance, magic, and performance art. Put them at the top of your list.
Watch a gig inspired by prehistoric birds, surrounded by giant fossils
If you’ve ever wondered what music about giant extinct birds might sound like, or whether violins and electronics can be friends, or how it feels to see a gig surrounded by fossils, then wonder no more! Archaeopteryx is an immersive musical performance by Nonsemble, an eclectic Brisbanebased indie-chamber ensemble. The music is inspired by prehistoric birds, with each movement named after a species.
A lovepoem made with circus, theatre and dark clowning
If you love dark clowning, random acts of senseless kindness, or mysterious and strange works of art that enliven the imagination and bravely go wherever they need to go, you will love this.
Create sacred temple spaces and wild ecstatic states of self-transcendence
Syren’s new live show 'Sacred Body' brings to life the mystical experience of her music with raw and powerful vocals as she performs original beats alongside majestic Harpist Cecilia Caleandro (Brisbane), and violin and flute player Caroline Trengove (Noosa). Together, they will create sacred temple spaces and wild ecstatic states of self-transcendence
'The Pavarotti & The Diva' - A unique up-close personal celebration of the man himself
The Pavarotti & The Diva show is a unique up close and personal celebration of the man himself, the infectious character he was and was famous for, and the music he bought to the people around the world.