CO3 announces plans for 2023

Raewyn Hill, the Artistic Director of Co3 in Perth, has revealed her plans for 2023.

Her own mainstage creation will be Architect of the Invisible, a work that she says "explores what drives an individual to push beyond their limits to accomplish extraordinary feats".

Hill's work draws on Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, the 14th century epic poem that has inspired artists and scholars for generations. Dante is recognised as the father of Italian language and by Pope Francis as the poet of hope. Francis wrote that Dante can "help us to advance with serenity and courage on the pilgrimage of life".

Working alongside dramaturg Richard Longbottom, Hill will be creating movements to a new set of poetic references that reinterpret Dante’s original cantos. An original musical composition will also be produced that will further recontextualise the themes in the text for the appreciation of modern audiences.

Ten Co3 dancers will perform alongside dancers from LINK Dance Company, the graduate company of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Architect of the Invisible will run from October 11 to 15 at Health Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA.

Aside from this major premiere, the company will present two seasons curated as part of Co3’s Pathways Program. IN.HOUSE will feature Killjoy (March 9–11) by Parkin Projects (Kimberley Parkin) supported by City of Perth. Next up will be IN.RESIDENCE with Facade (June 14–17) by Chrissie Parrott AO, supported by the Wright Burt Foundation.

Hill states: “I am excited to curate these two works – both are highly entertaining and full of energy. We celebrate a fresh voice in contemporary dance with Kimberly Parkin and an icon in Chrissie Parrott AO who has had an illustrious career that spans over 50 years. Their aesthetic and vibrancy bring a wonderful texture to our 2023 season while also creating opportunities for the independent sector. The performers and artists that these choreographers collaborate with will highlight the remarkable talent we have in WA.”

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