Lighting the Dark

September 12 – 14

A masterpiece of collaboration and community, Lighting the Dark is a profound celebration, traversing individual and universal truths in a dance to the very centre of what it means to be human.

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About

A bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer who’s championing inclusivity through his work and the way he himself lives.

Chris, the embodiment of love itself, emanates compassion, transcending limitations and inviting us all into his radiant embrace. Yet, amidst his rich internal landscape of dreams and boundless imagination, the world often fails to see beyond the cover of the book — a book that if we dared to open, would reveal radical inspiration, creative brilliance, hope and love.

Inspired by Chris’ real-life heroes Banksy, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Lighting the Dark shines brightly on Chris’ profoundly moving and life-affirming adventure through the world. Throughout the work, each of these icons acts as a mirror reflecting Chris’ expansive perception and limitless sense of possibility.

With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate darkness.

Dates & times

Thursday, September 12, 20247pm
Friday, September 13, 20247pm
Saturday, September 14, 20242pm, 7pm

Important information

Suitable for all ages

Duration approximately 60 minutes

For wheelchair and accessible seating or ticketing enquiries please email or call us to arrange on
(07) 3013 6666.

Terms and conditions of sale

Tickets

Adult

$49

Concession

$39

Concession types

Concession tickets available to pension, seniors, or
companion card holders. Children aged 3-15 years old, not part of a School Group, accompanied by an Adult.
Full-time students holding valid student identification from a recognised educational institution.

School groups

School groups receive a free-of-charge ticket with every 10 student tickets purchased.

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To make an enquiry about school bookings call (07) 3013 6666 or email [email protected].

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Lighting the Dark was comissioned by Brisbane Festival, and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Ian Potter Foundation.

Dancenorth Australia is assisted by both the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Dancenorth Australia is supported by Townsville City Council through their Community Partnerships Program.