Only Bones - Daniel Nodder (Melbourne Fringe)

Only Bones – Daniel Nodder | Cosmic wonder in a wordless universe | Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023

Explore the universe in this intimate and expansive dance-theatre odyssey. 'Only Bones – Daniel Nodder' is a physical performance masterpiece completely devoid of any spoken words but teeming with exceptionally challenging feats of dance and physical theatre. Accompanied by only a single light bulb and a mesmerising original score, this meandering venture will take audiences to the far reaches of our universe.

You’ll witness the ordinary become extraordinary, the strange become familiar, you’ll see limbs bend in ways you never thought possible and you’ll absolutely never be able to look at knees the same way again. This is 'Only Bones – Daniel Nodder'.

“Some moments feel epic – I feel sure we witness Armageddon at one point – while others are microscopic. Sometimes we’re responding privately, at others we’re sharing a collective response. Mostly Only Bones V1.10 will be a personal experience for each individual who engages with it.” - Theatreview, 2023.

“Some of the funniest physical gags I’ve seen in a long time [...] I left this performance with a big goofy smile on my face.” - Art Murmurs, 2023.

“The on-stage chemistry between Daniel and that light bulb is off the charts.” - Audience Member, 2023.

'Only Bones – Daniel Nodder' is the eleventh iteration of a series of solo shows grouped together under The Only Bones Project, created by world-renowned circus and physical performer, Thom Monckton. Each version must adhere to a simple set of rules: no text, no set, no props, no narrative, only one light and within one metre squared - the ultimate challenge for a skilled physical performer.

'Only Bones – Daniel Nodder' premiered in Daniel's hometown, Wellington, New Zealand at the NZ Fringe Festival in 2023. The season saw Daniel pick up a number of awards including Outstanding Solo Performance, Tour-Ready San Diego Fringe and a nomination for Best in Fringe.

This project is a Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award Winner.