Interwoven 2023

Interwoven was a boundary-pushing contemporary aerial performance that wove together athleticism and art, friendship and fabric, movement and music. SEA's Youth Performance Troupe blended impressive aerial skills with contemporary elements of dance, movement and sound composed especially for this abstract show.

Three silks, thirteen friends and one unique performance of aerial arts.

Director's Note - Cassy Turner

The creative journey of ‘Interwoven’ has been unlike anything SEA has accomplished before. This project already holds a very special place in my heart. Interwoven has been a 6 month long collaborative process delving into the world of contemporary circus. Drawing inspiration from modern Australian circus, SEA’s Performance Troupe have pushed the boundaries of what they know in the world of aerial arts, innovating and creating this bold new work. Venturing beyond the classic big trick, “ta-da” approach, we explored new ways to lift each other, both physically and metaphorically. This progressive approach to aerials proved challenging yet left an unforgettable impression. For me, the most magical moments were the improvised accidents, the beautiful interactions that happened during rehearsals between our cast and crew. It’s been an honour to work alongside this talented group of creatives. I will forever be grateful to the behind the scenes team, in particular Megan who always seems to make my wildest ideas come to life. What you witness now is the culmination of creative endeavours, storytelling and cooperation. The images, movements and motifs of Interwoven remind audiences of the intricate connections between us. Now I invite you to immerse yourself into the mesmerising world of Interwoven.

Composer's Note - Campbell Creswick

After working on pantomime, I was excited for the opportunity to compose and create the sound design for this enchanting performance. Each of these musical pieces has been created and tailored, through workshopping, to specific choreography and aerials techniques used by the performers. My initial research included “TheMinimalist” music movement with contemporary composers Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Terry Rileyand Lamont Young being major contributors to the movement. The Techniques include repetition,arpeggios, phasing, warping, reversal (Tape Splicing) with inspiration and simplicity from Indonesian Gamelan Music.

Creative Team

Director: Cassy Turner

Collaborators: Yazmin Ryan, Jackson Burrell & Sharni Bracknell

Lighting: Luke Simpson (Plantagenet Production Services)

Sound Design/Composition: Campbell Creswick

The SEA Team

General Manager: Megan Turpin

Production Assistant: Kore Ford

Special Thanks

Promo Photography: Brian McCahon

Kaleidoscope 2023

Kaleidoscope – A Story of Fire and Family

Southern Edge Arts, in collaboration with Kurrah Mia, proudly presented a colourful, kaleidoscopic and moving production of fire, flow arts and storytelling.

We gathered under the peppermint trees in Ellen Cove to watch and listen to the unfolding of a Story of Fire, spoken by Menang man Larry Blight and shown in fire and dance by SEA’s youth troupe and fire performers from across the South West.

This was an evening woven from weeks of creation, collaboration with Kurrah Mia, sound and lighting designers, choreographers, tutors, and fire artists both experienced and emerging.

All were welcome at this free family friendly community event; come and share in an evening of warmth and wonder.

Creative Team

Director: Sharni Bracknell

Collaborators: Cassy Turner & Jackson Burrell

Lighting: Luke Simpson (Plantagenet Production Services)

Sound Design: Matt Bracknell (Echo-Omen)

SEA Performers: Jackson Burrell, Cassy Turner, Jorja Whitehurst, Imogen Taylor, Archie Ryan & Charlotte Neely

Solo Performers: Sharni Bracknell, Christopher Miller, Sarah Healy, Zak Launey & Olly Watkins

Southern Edge Arts

Artistic Director: Anne Sorenson

General Manager: Megan Turpin

Crew: Kore Ford, Yazmin Ryan & Thomas Brooks

RESET 2023

RESET – Choose your reality.

We joined Southern Edge Arts for a reality TV show with a difference. A game show with a twist. We were absorbed in this thought provoking contemporary theatre piece, created by the Theatre Ensemble at Southern Edge Arts. Brimming with ethical dilemmas, influencers and entertainers, RESET had you rethinking your reality and considering your choices.

What would you choose? A new reality or stick with the same?

Director's Note - Anne Sorenson

RESET is an example of young people collaborating to create a contemporary theatre performance that is relevant to their lives. SEA's Theatre Ensemble may be small in number, this year, but they are big on talent, ideas and initiative. The characters, themes and design have all come from their conversations and improvisations. It is such a joy to see these amazing young people working together, taking ownership over the direction, script and the development of this performance. It certainly made my job easier! I congratulate them and celebrate their achievement in taking an idea and transforming into an intelligent and thought provoking play.

Creative Team

Artist Director: Anne Sorenson

Writer/Director: Poppy Algie

Lighting: Luke Simpson (Plantagenet Production Services)

Sound Design & FX: Campbell Creswick

Stage Manager: Sharni Brackwell

RESET Theme song: Hannah Sorenson

SEA team

General Manager: Megan Turpin

Production Assistant: Kore Ford

Special Thanks: Nelson Blake