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The 2008 Festival was held 8 Feburary - 2 March 2008.
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Theatre :: Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back

Image: Gideon Mendel

By dreamthinkspeak
Director Tristan Sharps

Marvellously atmospheric ... beautifully orchestrated production regularly punctuated by handsome sepia toned film sequences ... akin to being inside a dark, dreamy film ... sublime 
THE TIMES

Astonishing ... dreamthinkspeak have here confirmed their reputation as one of Britain's most fascinating theatre groups with this unique show 
THE SCOTSMAN

This is a fantastic piece of work ... a triumph 
THE GUARDIAN

  • City of Perth
  • British Council
    BY ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL AND ARTS PROJECTS AUSTRALIA

Receiving rave reviews worldwide, this award-winning production from dreamthinkspeak invites you to make your way through an astounding dreamlike world inspired by the mythological journey of Orpheus through the Underworld.

Sounds, whispers, musical fragments, shadowy presences and film images are revealed piece by piece in this deeply moving theatre experience.

Each season is completely recreated in each new location. For the Perth Festival Don't Look Back takes over the beautiful Old Treasury Building. Rarely seen by the public, this building promises to be the perfect backdrop to this special event.

Inspirational and haunting, the experience lingers long after the performance is over ...

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival in association with Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This exceptional event is presented with an all Western Australian cast. The collaboration includes students from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, local musicians and Perth-based actors. The performance is the result of workshops with WAAPA students to explore performance techniques specially relating to this inspirational performance.