Southern Edge Arts’ latest production is a high energy hit of aerial circus, contemporary dance, animation and rock climbing, under a dazzling lighting design. Fresh from their experiences at the International Festival of Theatre by and with Young People in Sweden and Denmark earlier this year, Director Simon Clarke and Choreographer Symantha Parr will be working with circus director Beth O’Neill to guide the young members of SEA in the development of a visually rich and physically enchanting production, Spider’s Web.
The Story
A girl name Spider, loses her best friend forever, who has to move away. She gets really down and can’t see her way, even with her other friends and family trying to help her back up again. Eventually, she gets with a crowd who lead her into some big trouble. She sees her mistakes and tries to get back to her old life, but this means admitting she was wrong and none of us like doing that. Her family and friends forgive her, as she finds the strength to live life to the fullest.
The Style
The performance will mix aerial circus, dance and physical theatre to create a fun and entertaining performance for everybody to enjoy. The design will have an urban decay and former glory kind of feel to it, like the old buildings you see in the city; steeped in history, but needing attention, the pre-loved look looking for a new beginning.
Animation
Young people in Albany worked with artist Poppy van Oorde-Grainger for two weeks to create a sand animation for the performance of Spider's Web. The project was a partnership between headspace Great Southern, Project Reconnect, Great Southern Factor Inc, YMCA and Southern Edge Arts . The animation produced can be viewed here.
The Dates
An Initial Creative development took place from April 27th to May 4th and a final rehearsal over the July school holidays (11th to 22nd).
Performance
Southern Edge Arts Venue
77 Sanford Road Albany
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