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Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) is continuously inspiring and nurturing imagination, confidence and creativity in young people. atyp’s 2008 major production VX18504, co-presented and performed at Sydney’s hottest contemporary performance venue CarriageWorks, will once again see its young members, aged 12 – 26, pushing boundaries as performers with this physical theatre piece directed by internationally acclaimed director Meryl Tankard.
This is a new production of VX18504 in which Meryl will return to the ideas and concepts of the original work created for the Meryl Tankard Company in 1989. Through adapting the piece for the young performers of atyp, she has been able to find even greater resonance in the work’s revelations about the origins and impact of conflict in our society.
VX18504 was the army service number of Sergeant Mick (Clifford Matthew Tankard), Meryl Tankard's father.
In this exuberant and thought-provoking blend of theatre and dance, Meryl Tankard explores the origins of conflict in our society, from childhood cruelty and backyard brawls to the ravages of war. Profoundly moving, this unique theatrical experience speaks to audiences of all ages, amplified by the humour, optimism and boundless energy of a youthful cast.
Meryl Tankard is one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed choreographers. Her vast body of work includes Inuk2 (Sydney Dance Compnay), Furioso (Australian Dance Theatre), Wild Swans (Australian Ballet), the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games, Kaidan (2007 Sydney Festival), Tarzan on Broadway, and The Beautiful Game on the West End.
From the Sydney Opera House to London’s National Theatre, as Australia’s leading theatre company for young people, atyp’s innovative and critically acclaimed productions including The Birds, Skate, The Musicians and This Territory have given exceptional young performers the opportunity to work with Australia’s leading professional creative artists.
VX18504
Directed by Meryl Tankard
Venue: CarriageWorks, Bay 20, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Previews: Wed 23 July and Thurs 24 July, 8pm
Dates: Fri 25 – Sat 26 July and Tues 29 July – Sat 2 August, 8pm
Matinees: Thurs 24, Mon 28, Tues 29, Thurs 31 July and Fri 1 August, 11am
Tickets: $22 Adults / $18 Concession / $15 atyp members
Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
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Thursday, 08 January 2009
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