WITHIN THESE WALLS: NICA's 2nd year ensemble (SOLD OUT)
Sink into the unsettling. In an eerie world of familiar objects and enormous walls, where fears grow into mental monsters, and there seems to be no escape..
Do we freeze, fight, fawn or flee..
WITHIN THESE WALLS conjures the question of how we cope when the world around us suddenly changes. Our ability to reframe our perspective can transform the ugliest of things, into strangely beautiful expressions of the human condition.
Exploring this vulnerable process through circus and theatre, the ultimate challenge is revealed; what happens when we look our fear in the eye? Can the two of us exist at once?
WITHIN THESE WALLS is directed by Katie Cawthorne, a renowned Australian theatre maker and co-founder of The Anchor Theatre Company, with dramaturgy by Sebastien Neo Pasche (Circus Under My Bed, Flying Fruit Fly Circus). A creative collaboration well-versed in provoking and conjuring hidden emotional poetry from unassuming scenes.
The intriguing domestic set is designed by Eloise Kent (Eclipse, NICA and The Darkening Sky, Theatre Works) and illuminated by Kris Chainey's lighting design (Circonoclasm and Made to Measure, NICA), with a soundscape crafted by Ian Moorhead (SLAP. BANG. KISS. Melbourne Theatre Company) brought to life through expert costuming by Laurel Frank (Circus Oz) and supported by the Melbourne Polytechnic costume and makeup students. The stage is poised for the thrillingly, the frightening and the astonishing.
Expect feats of contortion and swinging aerials layered in remarkable acrobatic storytelling. WITHIN THESE WALLS is unravelled by a unique, dexterous and highly skilled cohort of second year students, itching to thrill and surprise audiences with their debut performance.
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NICA is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts and is one of eight national arts training institutes.Content Warning: PG (parental guidance recommended). Appropriate for 12+ years. Explores themes of anxiety, suspense and fear.
The show may also contain loud music and smoke/haze.
SESSION TIMES
Tuesday 12 September 7.30pm (preview)
Wednesday 13 September 7.30pm (opening night)
Thursday 14 September 7.30pm
Friday 15 September 7.30pm
Saturday 16 September 2.00pm (matinee)
Saturday 16 September 7.30pm (closing night)
LOCATION
National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)
39-59 Green Street, Prahran Victoria 3181
COVID INFORMATION
We request that while attending this event you maintain NICA's Key COVIDsafe Principles:
- Stay home if you are unwell. Even if you have tested negative. You may be turned away and issued a refund.
- Maintain physical distance where possible (NICA cannot guarenteed this in all spaces, so please bring a mask.)
- Practice good hygiene.
- Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces.
In the event of cancellation due to advice from public health officials, all patrons will receive a transfer or full refund of their ticket price. If you have any queries, please contact us on (+613) 9214 6975 or email info@nica.com.au
ACCESSIBILITY
- Entry on street level - entire space including entrance points, is wheelchair accessible
- The only stairs in the building is the tiered seating in the theatre. If you are using a wheelchair, a front row seat on ground level will be arranged - please let us know at the time of booking
- Inside the theatre, there will be a stage to the left and a seating bank to the right
- Outdoor space available to audience members near the entry of the venue
- Hard, non-carpeted flooring throughout
- This space can be quite loud and crowded
- Support animals will be allowed
- Free drinking water provided
- Carers and support people can attend the show for free, please contact us to arrange
Accessibility toilet:
- Handrails, hand basin with accessible tap handle, hand dryer at appropriate height for wheelchair use & angled mirror
- Dimensions 2.3 m x 1.9 m
- Entrance door width 850 mm, accessibility toilet corridor width 1.6 m, corridor entrance 1 m (no door)
- Distance from corridor entrance to toilet door 1.5 m, from toilet corridor to theatre main entrance is 17 m
- Entry to the bathroom requires no key
- There are handles and latches on the bathroom doors
CONTACT DETAILS
Alternatively, get in touch with us via:
Telephone (+613) 9214 6975
Email info@nica.com.au
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Please note there is limited on street car parking availability around NICA. If departing our venue late at night, please respect our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum. Please obey parking street signs and restrictions.
Stonnington Council operates a number of outdoor car parks that are a short walk from NICA.
These include:
- Windsor Station Carpark, 28 Chapel Street - ticketing paid parking, Monday - Sunday all day
- James Street Carpark, 8 Lincoln Place - free 2 hour parking, Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm
Trams and Trains:
From Flinders Street Station take the Sandringham Line train to Windsor or Prahran Stations. The Number 6 Glen Iris Tram runs along Swanston Street. The closest stop is on the corner of High and Chapel Streets. Trams operate from 5.30am to 12.00pm midnight and with extended services available on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au for timetable information.
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