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With Daniel Riley, S. Shaktidharan, and Jasmin Sheppard
Visionary artists Daniel Riley (Australian Dance Theatre), S. Shakthidharan (Kurinji), Jasmin Sheppard and dancers from Australian Dance Theatre will take up residence in the Drama Centre Rehearsal Room during OzAsia Festival to continue the creative development on their new cross-disciplinary dance theatre work, Two Blood. In this Artist Talk, get a glimpse inside the rehearsal room as Daniel, Shakti and Jasmin delve into the themes being explored and the development process for reimagining an existing work and creating interdisciplinary, cross-cultural performance.
About Two Blood
Two Blood is a beautifully human story uncovering a hidden history of our nation.
Under the blistering sun of the Queensland desert, two skeletons are found in a forever embrace. One is a Cantonese man who came to Australia during the Gold Rush. The other is a Tagalaka woman. As the mystery of these two figures is unraveled, an epic love story is unearthed, setting into motion a story of belonging that tests the boundaries of two generations and examines the marks we leave on the land and each other.
Developing out of the work 宿 (stay) by Kurinji and SAtheCollective, and originally commissioned by OzAsia Festival, this new collaboration between Australian Dance Theatre and Kurinji, set to a powerful score by SAtheCollective, brings this remarkable production into its fullest power and final manifestation.
Acknowledging the interdisciplinary nature that connects cultures, this work utilizes multiple pillars of storytelling, text, dance, music and project. Two Blood is part concert, part story, part ceremony.
Two Blood will be in creative development in the Drama Centre Rehearsal Room from 28 October to 1 November during the OzAsia Festival.
Go behind the scenes with the "Two Blood Masterclass"
Australian Dance Theatre opens its doors for an exclusive Masterclass as part of the 2024 OzAsia Festival. Led by Artistic Director Daniel Riley and Artistic Associate Brianna Kell, the program invites independent artists to step into the world of Two Blood, the company’s latest work in development.
Image | Sam Roberts
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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Australian Dance Theatre has been creating exceptional contemporary dance and performing it across the country and around the world since 1965.
Discover Australian Dance TheatreKey Creatives:
Co-Directors: Daniel Riley (Australian Dance Theatre), S.Shakthidharan (Kurinji) and Jasmin Sheppard
Co-Choreographers: Daniel Riley (Australian Dance Theatre) and Jasmin Sheppard
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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