Sense of Place

Weave Movement Theatre and Dancehouse proudly present Sense of Place.

The latest offering by Weave Movement Theatre, Sense of Place is an exploration of the spaces and places in our hearts, minds, memories and everyday reality through physical theatre, soundscape, and visual projections.

Places can become alien as people stray, as our cities are carelessly knocked down and rebuilt before our eyes. Even our home planet can be made inhospitable as we lose a sense of our place in it.

Featuring the Weave Movement Theatre Ensemble, Sense of Place is an invitation to our senses to discover untold stories. What place does this smell evoke, this sound, this sight? A comment offered through 3D sound, fragrance, images, and movement, Sense of Place is a surprising and witty new work, with a wonderful streak of absurd humour, which gently asks people to question their space and place in the world.

Launching in 1997, Weave Movement Theatre are a bold, diverse dance/theatre company made up of disabled and non-disabled performing artists. Committed to providing high-level training opportunities and powerful performances, they aim to challenge conventions and subvert audiences’ expectations, paving the way for inclusive practices to become the norm. Making the stage an area for dynamic and exploratory practice - a space to challenge power and celebrate movement theatre.

This season is proudly supported by Creative Victoria, City of Yarra, Dancehouse, Auspicious Arts Projects and ImPermanence Productions

Praise for Weave Movement Theatre:

“… all gave exemplary performances - leaning into physical theatre’s emphasis on the individual’s physicality.” – Melbourne Critique (Still Wanna be a Rabbit, 2021)

“creative inspiration you won’t find anywhere else…” – The Age (White Day Dream, 2016)

“… an acutely joyful and affirming work - full of wonder.” – Stage Whispers (White Day Dream, 2016)

“…told with cool grace by these movement specialists.” – The Plus Ones (White Day Dream, 2016)

Co-Director and Choreographer: Janice Florence
Co-Director and Sensory Theatre: Zya Kane
Co-creators and performers: Anthony Riddell, David Baker, Emma Norton, Greg Muir and Trevor Dunn
Sound Design: Lisa Greenaway
Media and Projection Design: TAN Kang Wei
Set and Costume Design: Sophia Burns
Lighting Design: Brad Vaughan
Support Artist: Joshua Lynzaat
Stage Manager: Anso Swann Biguet
Photographer: Vikk Shayen
Videographer and Edit: Cobie Orger
Creative Producer, Web, Graphic Design and Social Media: Taka Takiguchi (滝口貴)
Publicist: Sassy Red PR

16 – 19 August, 2023
Wed – Sat 7pm, Sat Matinee 3pm
Opening Night: Thurs 17 August, 7pm
Sat 19 Matinee: Auslan Interpreter + Post-performance Q&A session
Sat 19: Tactile Tour 6:15pm

Bookings: p: 03 9347 2860 or online
Venue: Dancehouse - 150 Princes Street, North Carlton VIC 3054
For venue enquiries please email Dancehouse at info@dancehouse.com.au.

Duration: 60 minutes no interval
This space is wheelchair-accessible and toilets are available.
Warnings: Loud music, Stolen Generation references, fragrance used in space.