Rite of Spring

A creative reimagining of a classic! Members of Second Echo Ensemble embark on their boldest project yet – an original devised performance based on Igor Stravinsky’sThe Rite of Spring. 

Through dance, physical theatre and immersive design, we journey deep into the promise of spring. Interiors are revealed; the wishful linings of pockets, secrets stained on petticoats, histories and landscapes tattooed on the hearts. Our hopes, expectations, and choices. Our rights and dreams. 

Rite of Spring will be a grand procession: audience and performers traveling together. On a journey with friends, strangers and neighbours, we will move at the same pace and in the same rhythm. In our Rite of Spring, we will feel geography, experience the diversity of our humanity and celebrate moving and being moved.

Produced by Second Echo Ensemble
Director Kelly Drummond Cawthon
Design Team Nick Higgins, Hanna Parsinnen, Roz Wren

Musical Director Michael Fortescue
Cast Luke Campbell, Aidan Chick, Alma Faludi, Rodrigo Diaz-Icasuriaga, Zeb Direen, Rob Flehr, Bryony Geeves, David Montgomery, Alexandra Morris-Baguley, Bridget Nicklason-King, Elise Romaszko, Charlie Smith, William Webster.

Dates 20 – 29 September 2016
Venue Commencing in the Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre, the performance moves to a variety of locations within the Salamanca precinct.
Duration Approx 150 minutes (includes dessert & wine)

Venue advice This travelling performance will move across four locations in the Salamanca precinct, including outdoor locations.The performance will go ahead, regardless of the weather. Please dress for outdoor conditions and wear comfortable shoes. Patrons with mobility issues please email [email protected] to advise of any assistance you require.

Festival MOVER bonus! Ticket price includes entry to the MOV-ies Feature Screening on Thursday September 22nd, DV8's Cost of Living

Supported by Arts Tasmania, Creative Partnerships Australia MATCH program, Hobart City Council, Liminal Studio, the Sidney Myer Foundation, Ogilvie High School, SEE supporters, Salamanca Arts Centre, Tasmanian Theatre Company, and Tasmanian Regional Arts.