Illume
Dance
10 - 13 July 2025
State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre

Illume

10 - 13 July 2025 State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre Buy tickets

Presented by Bangarra Dance Theatre and Arts and Culture Trust

Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light – the central life force of our planet.

From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance to explore the ways light has captivated and sustained Indigenous cultural existence for millennia.

Today, artificial light pollution disrupts ecosystems and obscures the dark night sky, devastating First Nations people’s connections to sky country and limiting their ability to share celestial knowledge and skylore. First Nations people stand on the precipice of the world under threat.

Mirning Choreographer Frances Rings and Bard Visual Artist Darrell Sibosado’s collaboration explores the awe of light, a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. It charts the impacts of light pollution in a climate emergency. Illume asks the urgent question: is the deep wisdom passed down from elders enough to illuminate a path forward from the shadows of a dark future?

Journey with us through a kaleidoscope of images, patterns and synergies into the otherworldly language of light.

CREATIVES
Choreographer Frances Rings and Dancers of Bangarra Dance Theatre
Artistic & Cultural Collaborator Darrell Sibosado
Set Design Charles Davis
Costume Design Elizabeth Gadsby
Lighting Design Damien Cooper
Composer Brendon Boney
Cultural Consultant Trevor Sampi

Please note:
  • Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
  • Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
  • Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.

Premium

  • $104.00 Adult 
  • $99.00 Groups 6+

A Reserve

  • $89.00 Adult
  • $84.00 Groups 6+
  • $84.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
  • $79.00 Concession Groups 6+
  • $64.00 Student
    For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years.


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