The Solos

Dancehouse and Weave Movement Theatre proudly present, as a part of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival

The Solos

Heartfelt, absurd, imaginary, sensory.

Developed in collaboration with a team of established industry leaders, 6 members of the Weave Movement Theatre ensemble perform their first-ever stand-alone dance explorations for Melbourne Fringe audiences.

Building from their acclaimed production Sense of Place, these powerful solo works stem from the individual stories spotlit during that 2023 season. Performers Anthony Riddell, David Baker, Emma Norton, Uncle Greg, Janice Florence and Trevor Dunn will come together in an exciting partnership with highly respected artists David Woods, Leesa Nash, Michelle Heaven, Milly Cooper, Peter Fraser, Dale Gorfinkel, Zya Kane, and Tan Kang Wei to hone their craft as soloists and bring 6 remarkably unique works to the stage.

Split into 2 Programs over 4 days, this premiere production offers audiences the chance to experience artists from Weave Movement Theatre in a way you’ve never seen them before.

Program 1 on Wednesday and Friday features solo works by Anthony Riddell (collaborating with Peter Fraser and Dale Gorfinkel), David Baker (collaborating with Milly Cooper), and Janice Florence (collaborating with Michelle Heaven).

Program 2 on Thursday and Saturday will offer a visual and audio art installation of the late Uncle Greg’s work (curated by Zya Kane and Tan Kang Wei) and performances by Emma Norton (collaborating with Leesa Nash), and Trevor Dunn (collaborating with David Woods).

27 years in the making, The Solos offers Melbourne art lovers a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable artists behind one of Naarm’s most cherished performance groups in their premiere solo performances. Running at Dancehouse in Carlton for a limited season, this latest offering from Weave Movement Theatre is not to be missed.

Launching in 1997, Weave Movement Theatre is a bold, diverse dance/theatre company comprising 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 presented Creative Victoria, Dancehouse and Auspicious Arts Projects

Praise for Weave Movement Theatre:

“Weave Movement Theatre has put on something special with Sense of Place, and it really should not be missed.” – Theatre Travels

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

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

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

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

2 – 5 October 2024
Wed – Sat 6pm

Opening Night Wed 2 October 6pm

Program 1 Wed + Fri: Anthony Riddell, David Baker, Janice Florence
Program 2 Thu + Sat: Uncle Greg (Visual and Audio Art Installation), Emma Norton, Trevor Dunn
Auslan Interpreted Shows: Thurs 3 and Fri 4 October 6pm
Audio Described Show: Sat 5 October 6pm (TBC)

Ticket prices: $40 Fan, $30 Full, $25 Concession, $20 Members/Locals and Mob Tix, Companion Card Free

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: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be warned that a performance in Program 2 contains the image, voice and name of a First Nations Australian who has died. A performance in Program 2 also contains depictions of sensitive content relating to World War II.