31 July – 1 August 8pm
A choreographic course correction for a nation searching for a new direction.
Set on a shared ground where politics and identity are not our totality, Marrow is a muscular dance work that sees Australian Dance Theatre’s incredible ensemble tangle with layers of smoke and light to disassemble our dominant cultural narratives and reveal the truth of our past. Created by Daniel Riley in collaboration with ADT’s Company Artists, senior Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri Elder Uncle Moogy Sumner AM, composer James Howard (SAVAGE), Matthew Adey (THE HUM) and Ailsa Patterson (Tracker), Marrow sees the company delve deeper into the falsehoods and alienation at the core of our shared history. Bracingly honest, Marrow is a clear-eyed and powerful work that sifts through the smoky forms of our national conscience to imagine a new future that acknowledges the push of our present moment. ★★★★ "Marrow speaks to the core and comes from the soul... The use of handheld smoke machines is genius. It allows the cast to control the way the smoke dances and rises across the stage, almost as if another dancer becomes present." – Glam Adelaide ★★★★ “A really skilful work that takes us back to the Dreamtime itself – to the core, the marrow, of the world’s oldest civilisation.” –The Advertiser Join Australian Dance Theatre’s company artists for an inspiring deep dive into the themes and creative process behind Marrow. For more information on the workshop and what to expect, see the WORKSHOP tab for details.FREE* Australian Dance Theatre Workshop Saturday 26th July, 2 – 4pm Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Open for up to 30 professional and pre professional dance artists 16+, this 2- hour workshop is free with the purchase of a discounted ticket to the Canberra season of Marrow. LEARN MORE
Show details:
Synopsis
31 July – 1 August
8pm
A choreographic course correction for a nation searching for a new direction.
Set on a shared ground where politics and identity are not our totality, Marrow is a muscular dance work that sees Australian Dance Theatre’s incredible ensemble tangle with layers of smoke and light to disassemble our dominant cultural narratives and reveal the truth of our past.
Created by Daniel Riley in collaboration with ADT’s Company Artists, senior Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri Elder Uncle Moogy Sumner AM, composer James Howard (SAVAGE), Matthew Adey (THE HUM) and Ailsa Patterson (Tracker), Marrow sees the company delve deeper into the falsehoods and alienation at the core of our shared history.
Bracingly honest, Marrow is a clear-eyed and powerful work that sifts through the smoky forms of our national conscience to imagine a new future that acknowledges the push of our present moment.
★★★★ “Marrow speaks to the core and comes from the soul… The use of handheld smoke machines is genius. It allows the cast to control the way the smoke dances and rises across the stage, almost as if another dancer becomes present.” – Glam Adelaide
★★★★ “A really skilful work that takes us back to the Dreamtime itself – to the core, the marrow, of the world’s oldest civilisation.” –The Advertiser
Join Australian Dance Theatre’s company artists for an inspiring deep dive into the themes and creative process behind Marrow.
For more information on the workshop and what to expect, see the WORKSHOP tab for details.
FREE* Australian Dance Theatre Workshop
Saturday 26th July, 2 – 4pm
Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Open for up to 30 professional and pre professional dance artists 16+, this 2- hour workshop is free with the purchase of a discounted ticket to the Canberra season of Marrow.
Dates & Times
Thursday 31 July 2025, 8pm
Friday 1 August 2025, 8pm
Workshop
FREE* Australian Dance Theatre Workshop
Saturday 26th July, 2 – 4pm
Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Calling all professional and pre professional dancers!
Internationally renowned and Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide company, Australian Dance Theatre, invites dancers to join the company for a workshop at the Canberra Theatre Centre ahead of the performance season of Marrow, 31 July – 1 August.
Facilitated by company artists, the workshop will guide participants through a series of movement methodologies introducing the themes of Marrow and provide insight into the company’s approach to creative process and making work.
Open for up to 30 professional and pre professional dance artists 16+, this 2- hour workshop is free with the purchase of a discounted ticket to the Canberra season of Marrow.
Australian Dance Theatre has been creating and performing exceptional contemporary dance across the country and around the world since 1965 and is the country’s oldest continuing contemporary dance company. Australian Dance Theatre is committed to the presentation of work reflective of Australia’s diverse voices, landscapes, and histories.
Australian Dance Theatre is currently sharing their work Marrow with audiences across the nation.
To explore more about Australian Dance Theatre and Marrow:
https://www.adt.org.au/season2025-marrow
To purchase a ticket at the workshop exclusive offer price of $35 to either performance and secure your place in the workshop please contact the Canberra Theatre Centre’s box office on (02) 6243 5711
When purchasing your ticket, please ensure you provide the dancer’s name, best contacts, and age if under 18. Please keep an eye on your email for further info about the workshop.
Places are limited – BOOK NOW!
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Ausdance ACT
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre and Australian Dance Theatre production
DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour with no interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains flickering and flashing light, haze effects, loud noises, sound pressure effects, mature themes and references to violence.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is recommended for audiences aged 13 and over.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
ACCESS INFORMATION
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