Production still from previous season of "The Oracle". Paul White. Photographer: Unknown
The Oracle
02 December 2009 – 06 December 2009 Merlyn Theatre
Malthouse Theatre, Meryl Tankard Company, Sydney Opera House,
Commision Dance Theatre Co-Production
This sensual and intense dance work by celebrated choreographer Meryl Tankard, featuring dancer Paul White, explores the conflicting forces of nature and man, masculinity and femininity, violence and nurturing, strength and vulnerability. Inspired by the sometimes disturbing human forms in Scandinavian artist Odd Nerdrum's work, The Oracle is set to Stravinsky's seminal composition for the infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, which caused riots at its Paris premiere.
First performed at the Sydney Opera House (16-20 September, 2009). Remounted for the Brisbane Festival in 2010 (22-25 September)
Cast
Creatives
Director, Costume Designer, Choreographer
Lighting Designer
Designer, Video Designer
Stage Manager, Editor, Arts Editor
Sound Operator/Engineer
Production Manager
Lighting Designer
Producer, Co-Producer
Assistant Stage Manager
Editor, Arts Editor
Acknowledgements
Assisted by the Keir Foundation. Original Development assistance through Critical Path's Responsive Program in partnership with the Creative Practice and Research Unit UNSW. Produced by Rosalind Richards — Artful Management.