2010 Calendar
NEXT PERFORMANCES
INTERSECTION is a collision of epic Greek tragedy, interactive dialogue and city tour of homeless hotspots. It explores the crossroads in life, the moments where your life changes course, described through the intersection between two people - James and Sally - who met one night at a crisis shelter, the intersections in their lives leading to the very point when they meet. How such varied personal histories find themselves located in close proximity - it is an affective combination of self pride, self disclosure and the pursuit of happiness.
"Intersection... performed by actors, homeless people and the Sydney Street Choir walking Surry Hills streets, is a beautiful reminder of the fundamental struggles of human existence, no matter what rags or riches we wear." Gretel Killeen, Sunday Herald, August 29, 2010
"Intersection is an eye-opener... for its honesty and heart. It's not didactic, nor does it ask for your sympathy or support. It simply requires you to observe and perhaps tune-up your compassion and respect a little." Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald, August 28, 2010
THURSDAY 26 AUG, FRIDAY 27 AUG, THURSDAY 2 SEPT and FRIDAY 3 SEPT at 7 PM
Starting at Edward Eagar Lodge, 348A Bourke Street, Surry Hills
Tickets to INTERSECTION has sold out however stay tuned for a film screening of the show in late 2010. Join us on Facebook or sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to find out the details.
"It is a show about the twists and turns our lives take. It looks at how we carry our baggage through life, how we negotiate the obstacles and opportunities that arise. Its humanity at its most raw, and most beautiful, and ultimately it is a show about connection - how together we are stronger than if we are alone." Beck Ronkson, Artistic Director
INTERSECTION features a team of professional actors and artists working alongside 30 participants who have experienced homelessness or disadvantage and the Sydney Street Choir as the singing chorus.
"It is about reaching out to people...to send the message that being homeless, and making some terrible decisions in life, doesn't mean that we are not able to find a way out of that past baggage that holds us all down sometimes" John, Participant
Professional Actors - Maurie Barlin, Bernie Regan and Graeme Rhodes
Artistic Director - Beck Ronkson
Assistant Director - Alison Richardson
Designer - David Fleischer
Dramaturg - Niamh Kearney
Lighting - Jack Horton
Movement - Sam Chester
Sound - Sofie Loizou
Production Manager - Kylie Biggs
Stage Manager - Jennie Bradbury
Assistant Stage Manager - Ilana Green
PLEASE NOTE: this is a partly outdoor show with a walking component - warm clothes and comfortable footware are required. This show is not suitable for children. This show includes occasional course language.
GETTING TO THE SHOW: Take the bus from the city (route 311, 373 and 378) or from Bondi Junction (route 333, 378 and 380) to Taylor Square and a 2 minute walk to Edward Eagar Lodge, 348 Bourke Street, Surry Hills. Driving and parking in Surry Hills can be difficult, the closest parking station is St Vincent's Hospital car park on Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst or Wilson's Parking at the cnr of Goulburn and Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Alternatively there is a 4P metered parking on Forbes Street between Taylor Square and Burton Street, Darlinghurst.
INTERSECTION has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australian Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body and by the NSW Government through Arts NSW. Our network partners include Wesley Mission's Edward Eagar Lodge, Mission Australia Centre, Ozanam Learning Centre and the City of Sydney Council. Our marketing is supported by AvantCard, Stream Solutions, Look Printing and Junktique in Glebe. Our on-site production is assisted by Riversdale Group.
NEXT WORKSHOPS
Our next FREE workshops will happen in Sept and Oct. These workshops are for adults who are homeless or have experienced homelessness. To find out more call us on (02) 9331 3107 ext 5.
MONDAYS 20 & 27 SEPT and 4, 11, 18 & 25 OCT - 2 to 4 PM
The Art of Working Off Your Fellow Actor with Maurie Barlin
At Parramatta Mission, 119 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
TUESDAYS 21 & 28 SEPT and 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCT - 2 to 4 PM
Improvising and Devising with Alison Richardson
At Edward Eagar Lodge, 348a Bourke Street, Surry Hills
WEDNESDAYS 22 & 29 SEPT and 6, 13, 20 & 27 OCT - 12 to 2 PM
Improvising and Devising with Graeme Rhodes
At Rough Edges Cafe, St John's Church, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst