Dynamic and unique Australian arts production company Performing Lines are thrilled to announce their vibrant 2020 program, which sees them working with over 200 artists across 30 productions and 3 development programs. After almost four decades, Performing Lines continue their vital work supporting independent artists and arts companies to realise their potential, to make thought-provoking and inspirational live projects happen in Australia and around the world.
Performance highlights of the jam-packed next three months for Performing Lines include national and international tours of Jessie Lloyd’s Mission Songs Project, a sonic exploration of the human reality of the ‘missions era’ where Aboriginal people were removed from their homelands; the Australian premiere of Kamila Andini’s performance work The Seen and Unseen at ASIATOPA; and a Perth Festival season of Anthem by Andrew Bovell, Patricia Cornelius, Melissa Reeves, Christos Tsiolkas, Irine Vela – the long-awaited and critically-lauded follow-up to the iconic nineties theatre show Who’s Afraid of the Working Class?
Performing Lines Executive Producer Marion Potts said, “Independent thought is at the heart of everything we do. Our 2020 Program includes fearless contemporary artists and carves out a space for those whose work may be excluded from conventional or institutional structures. Our experience and care empowers artists to think and work ambitiously as we provide important support in the artistic development of projects, find partners and allies to invest in them and seek out the most advantageous presentation opportunities – nationally and internationally.”
“As a species, we’re moving through some pretty challenging times, and artists are professional imaginers. What they do is fundamentally hopeful. I firmly believe we need their help to navigate those challenges and help us imagine alternatives,” Potts said.
Performing Lines 2020 Key Performance Dates
12-16 February • Anthem • Perth Festival
Feb 20-29 • World Premiere The Seen and Unseen • ASIATOPA
Feb 20 – June 3 • Jessie Lloyd’s Mission Songs Project •
24 National & 11 Canadian Venues
Jul 13-18 • World Premiere Will O’Mahony (WA) Minneapolis •
Subiaco Arts Centre
September • World Premiere Andrea James’s Sunshine Super Girl •
Griffith Regional Theatre
Nov-Dec • World Premiere Andrea James’s Sunshine Super Girl •
MTC, Melbourne
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