Reclaim the Crone

The Space Between Performance Collective presents

Reclaim the Crone
by Gabrielle Leah New

If older women were recognised for their strength, beauty, and power, could humanity move in a more positive direction?

At a time when older women are forced into the shadows, the Crones have appeared to crush convention and herald in a new age. Returning after their celebrated premiere season at the 2023 Mornington Peninsula Drift Festival, The Space Between Performance Collective now brings this electric and dynamic show to the Theatre Works Explosives Factory in St Kilda.

A bold and haunting performance that uses contemporary Butoh dance theatre, projection, poetry, and song, Reclaim the Crone celebrates the archetype of the Wise Old Woman while taking audiences on a fantastical adventure. They fight for recognition, invoke the Goddesses, mourn loss, and get dirty as they clean house and weave a new world where humanity reconnects with the ultimate crone - Mother Earth.

A multi-layered journey of defiance, growth, and transformation, Reclaim the Crone is a provocative treat, asking audiences to imagine a world where age, experience, and knowledge equate to power, beauty… and trouble.

With an exciting original sound score by world-renowned composer Norm Skipp, choreography by Gabrielle Leah New, and a remarkable ensemble on board - this unconventional Melbourne premiere season plays for nine shows only and is not to be missed.

Founded in 2009 by Gabrielle Leah New, The Space Between Performance Collective invites collaborators to develop new multi-dimensional performance works primarily aimed at pushing the boundaries of the live performance experience. Past works include Creature (2009-2011), Ten Worlds (2013), and Thing with Feathers (2013). After taking a hiatus The Collective now returns with Reclaim the Crone.

This season is proudly supported by The Mornington Peninsula Performing Arts Fund, CLIMARTE, Auspicious Arts Projects, Theatre Works, and ACF Supporters

Directed by Gabrielle Leah New
Performed by The Space Between Performance Collective; Gabrielle Leah New, Helen Smith, Karen Berger and Frank van de Ven
Video, set and costume design by Gabrielle Leah New
Lighting design by Gina Gascoigne
Sound design by Norm Skipp
Produced by Carol Smith
Production Tech: Emerald Kimber
Publicity by Sassy Red PR

17 - 27 July 2024
Wed - Sat 7:30pm, Tues 2pm, Sat 27 July 5pm
Opening Night: Thurs 18 July 7:30pm
In-Conversation with Deborah Hart from CLIMARTE: after show Fri 19 July
Audio Description/Captioned Performance: Tues 23 July 2pm
Artist Q&A with Composer Norm Skipp: after show Wed 24 July
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/reclaim-the-crone
Enquiries: 03 9534 3388
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.thecronesarecoming.com.au

Duration: 60 minutes no interval
Age suitability 13+
Warnings: Smoke and loud sounds
Please note: this venue is not wheelchair accessible