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Bloody Ink Play is a captivating exploration at the intersection of stillness and movement, with the body as its core.
The essence of the project lies in the nuanced interplay of stillness and movement, representing the dual facets of time—symbolising life, death, and everything in between. Through durational performance, live music, sound, video, and dance, the work intricately delves into the universal narrative of birth and the continuous flow of existence. Jingwei Bu's fervor propels the integration of lighting, shadow play, and a large drawing artifact, fostering genuine collaboration within the inSPACE development program.
Drawing inspiration from Buddhist philosophy, the performance reflects on cycles of life, exploring themes of endurance, resilience, repetition, and life's purpose. Following the Carriageworks performance of Bu's healing journey, enriched with choreographed movements and cultural elements. The developmental phase introduces key collaborators, musicians, and dancers, unveiling deeper layers and leaving metaphorical traces symbolizing generational events. The project encapsulates the fusion of stillness and movement, echoing Bill Viola's perspective that stillness is life, portraying the essence of energy and power through meticulous control.
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Runtime
- 1 hour
Part of
Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE Program supports the development of new performance works by South Australia’s most exciting independent artists and creatives.
Discover inSPACE- Jingwei Bu Artist
- Emily Tulloch Musician
Performance Location: Drama Centre Rehearsal Room
You can access the venue by foot from North Terrace, Adelaide Railway Station, Adelaide Oval, or King William Road.
From North Terrace, walk down the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino. From King William Road, you can walk over Festival Plaza (there’s a lift and escalator down to the Dunstan Playhouse level) or along the Walk of Fame from Elder Park.
Meeting point
The Drama Centre Rehearsal Room is located below the Dunstan Playhouse. Please meet at the Dunstan Playhouse Foyer.
Access
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge.
A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Taxi services
The best place to be dropped off by taxi is on King William Road at the Festival Theatre or on North Terrace. There is also a drop off area located off lower Festival Drive underneath the Riverbank Footbridge.
Car parking
The nearest car park is located behind Adelaide Convention Centre on Festival Drive - next to the Riverbank Footbridge. The eastern lift will take you to the promenade level where it's a short walk to the theatre entrance. Visit the Adelaide Convention Centre website for more information.
Public transport
Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
Accessible seating
Patrons using a wheelchair and those unable to manage stairs can be seated in the balcony or on floor level depending on the venue configuration.
Lifts
Stair-free seating is available at the upper balcony level only.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at all Adelaide Festival Centre venues.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
Audio assistance
Space Theatre has hearing loop facilities, limited to particular seats in the venues.
Audience members who require hearing assistance are now able to enjoy the show via the Beyerdynamic Hearing System. Please advise the operator at the time of booking.
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