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RUN TIMES
Doors: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:00 PM
*Times are approximate & may be subject to change without notice
EVENT INFORMATION
Enter a warehouse-sized contraption on the verge of collapse, operated by masked performer Narcissister and her doll-like companions—here to tickle and topple unseen forces.
A trio of dolls climb up from a rabbit hole. By the light of a candelabra, they explore a giant machine made of precariously placed ladders, planks and pylons. Then one burnt rope sends an old punching bag swinging...
Narcissister is a Brooklyn-based artist who drives haunted carnival rides over tropes of titillation. She goes headlong into the muck of fantasy and fetish, augmenting her feminine presence—as an African American/Sephardic Jewish woman—with culturally debased costumes. Then she often lights things up with lo-fi magic and pyrotechnics.
For RISING, American performance Narcissister builds (and destroys) Voyage Into Infinity —a giant performance installation that pays homage to the raw punk energy of Bad Brains and the controlled chaos of Rube Goldberg machines, designed to send everyday objects cascading into mischievous states of cause and effect.
Only, in this version, it’s Narcissister who’s pulling the strings.
Watch for the candlelight. A catalyst is crawling into the picture.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Creator/Director/Performer - Narcissister
Additional Narcissister Performers - Effie Bowen & Dorchel Haqq
Music Artist - Holland Andrews
Pyrotechnics Artist -Alex Podger
SFX Supervisor - Dale Norris
Associate Director / Lighting Director - Reginald Robeson
Choreographer/Movement Director - Wanda Gala
Costume Designer - Narcissister and Karen Boyer
Lighting Designer - Michael Zumbrun
Technical Director / Associate Lighting Designer - Robin Jossy
Production Stage Manager - Trang Leslie Huynh
LICENSING INFORMATION
This is a fully licensed all ages event, recommended for years 16+. All patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a suitable adult.
All patrons over the age of 18 MUST present one of the government approved IDs to purchase alcohol. Photographs of ID’s will not be accepted. NO I.D. / NO PURCHASE.
Festival Hall strictly adheres to Responsible Serving of Alcohol practices. Patrons deemed by Festival Hall staff to be intoxicated and/or affected by drugs may be refused entry, not be served alcohol, asked to leave the venue, or may be removed from the venue.
FAQs
The Dudley St cloak room will open 30 minutes prior to doors. Cloak your items before lining up.
Backpacks and bags over 30x30cm will need to be cloaked before entry.
Empty or sealed soft plastic drink bottles 600ml or under permitted. All other drink vessels must be cloaked prior to entry. There are free water stations available inside.
Venue management reserve the right to inspect any clothing, bags or items upon entry including the use of handheld metal detectors.
Remember to be respectful of local residents and businesses. Please do not litter or disturb the peace when travelling to and from Festival Hall.
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Important Ticketing Info
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