What's On

A new 60-minute immersive dance-opera.

Stone. Sweat. Fear. From deep within
– a low, strange moan.     
This is a place of terror. Of sacrifice. Of reckoning.
This is the Labyrinth.

In the haunting corridors beneath Abbotsford Convent, Forest Collective presents a reimagining of their highly successful opera-ballet & piano concerto.

Through this immersive theatrical experience, you will descend into the labyrinth of Greek myth, witnessing first-hand the ordeal of Theseus, Ariadne and her half-brother, the Minotaur.

Evan J Lawson’s music and Daniel Szesiong Todd’s libretto confront themes of shame, isolation and redemption, while maverick Melbourne pianist Danaë Killian gives powerful voice to the work’s dramatically-embedded piano concerto. Ashley Dougan’s visceral, yet lyrical choreography and the vision of director Cathy Hunt bring a desperate humanity to this epic tale.

Re-enter the Labyrinth in 2025.

“Labyrinth, is packed a full range of energy and emotion into a new interpretation of the Greek tale of the Minotaur”
— Classic Melbourne

“The effect [of the operatic verses and music] was magic, with the space seemingly perfect for creating the echoing chamber of music that formed the basis of this piece”
— Theatre Travels

“Start to finish, every element combines in an absorbing theatrical experience.”
— Australia Arts Review