Transforming the experience of disability


 
M2005 CULTURAL FESTIVAL: THE PROGRAM
Title Country Details

CONTRAPOSITION

INDIA

ASTAD DEBOO DANCE COMPANY

Be totally absorbed as the tapestry of emotion that makes us human is celebrated and redefined in this rich dance piece that exudes confidence and capability in a world of silence.

You will find yourself enraptured in exquisite delight!

BMW Edge Theatre

Performance Dates:

10 Jan: 10AM

11 Jan: 4 & 7PM

12 Jan: 9PM

13 Jan: 10AM & 7PM

14 Jan: 12 & 2PM

Gold Event: $40/$35

MOSAIC        

AMERICA

QUEST

Dressed in identical black trench coats, five expressionless actors dart randomly across the stage. Gripped with fear they find security in their sameness. So begins Mosaic, an exploration of societal pressure to conform and the individual's need for freedom. Performed by Quest's international touring company, Mosaic will touch your soul.

BMW Edge Theatre

Performance Dates:

10 Jan: 9PM   

11 Jan: 10AM 

12 Jan: 10AM 

13 Jan: 4PM

14 Jan: 4 & 6PM

15 Jan: 10AM 

Gold Event: $40/$35

TOYS RUSSIA TOYS

Magically these toys come alive and play with “their” audience - humour and love bring a greater understanding of life in their world.

BMW Edge Theatre

Performance Dates:

10 Jan: 7PM

11 Jan: 1PM

12 Jan: 4 & 7PM

13 Jan: 1PM

15 Jan: 2 & 4PM

Gold Event: $40/$35

RAINMAN

CANADA MAX-I-MIME

Is it possible for one man to explain love, loneliness, time and life without saying a word?

Max’s flawless performance of “Rainman” leaves you wondering just how he does and all with not much more than an old raincoat!

 

BMW Edge Theatre 

Performance Dates:

10 Jan: 1 & 4PM  

11 Jan: 9PM    

13 Jan: 9PM    

14 Jan: 10AM

15 Jan: 6PM

Premium Event:     $30/$25

HEADS UP! AUSTRALIA TAJ PRODUCTIONS

 

This vibrant & energetic cabaret show combines Auslan, dance, sign-singing, Aboriginal Dreamtime, an upside-down Shakespearian version of Romeo & Juliet's, improvisation, masks and Deaf culture!

 

BMW Edge Theatre

Performance Dates:

12 Jan: 1PM

15 Jan: 12PM

Standard Event:     $20/$15

INTERNATIONAL DEAF “SPORTS” FILM COMPETITION AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

 

‘Trop-Fest Film Festival’ move over … Melbourne is the place …

“Sport” is the theme… “fun” is the word!

 

FILMMAKERS ENTER HERE

Australian Centre for Moving Images

Performance Dates:

7 Jan: 7 & 9PM      

8 JAN: 7:30 & 9:30PM

Standard Event: $20/$15

INTERNATIONAL DEAF FILM FESTIVAL

AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

 

Embrace Deaf culture with a rollercoaster ride of humour, love, anger, romance, pain, agony and joy. Join this unique celebration of human emotion and achievement made by the world’s greatest Deaf film makers and all unveiled at the first ever International Deaf Film Festival hosted in Australia.

 

FILMMAKERS ENTER HERE

Australian Centre for Moving Images

Performance Dates:               

7 Jan: 7:30 & 9:30PM

8 JAN: 7 & 9PM

Standard Event: $20/$15

DEAF POETS SHOWCASE  AUSTRALIA VICDEAF

 

Created by the Victorian Deaf Society to “Bridge the Great Divide”, communication will never be seen the same again as Federation Square becomes the site where we showcase an extraordinary array of poetry signings from all over the world – each in their own native sign language!

 

Big Screen at Federation Square

 

Performance Dates:

Regular intervals throughout the Festival 

FREE!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY

 

Is there a stand up comedian in you? What about just standing up and sharing your funniest story? What about your most embarrassing moment?  How about signing them?

It’ll be all hands on deck for two of the biggest nights of hysterical laughter as we invite members of the deaf community to come tell their tale!

 

Federation Square at night

 

BMW Edge Theatre

Performance Dates:

Comedy Night Competition

14 Jan: 8:15PM

Moment Night Competition (Storytelling)

15 Jan: 8:30PM 

Premium Event: $30/$25


 


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