Coil
Supported by Salamanca Arts Centre and presented as part of MONA FOMA
Elegy for Australia’s lost video shops, blurring the boundaries of theatre, film and ceremony. Clever technology allows a single performer to act in place of an entire film cast. Microwave popcorn not included.
Coil had it’s World Premiere at Salamanca Arts Centre as part of 2022 MONA FOMA festival 27-29 January 2022.
Above image courtesy re:group performance collective, photo | Rosie Hastie
Coil went on to have seasons at Next Wave in Melbourne, PACT in Erskineville and at Sydney Opera House as part of their 2022 UnWrapped season.
A must-see live cinema event…miraculously manufactured before our eyes by a mere trio of maker-performers. RealTime Arts
Nostalgic, philosophical and comedic…it’s quite unlike any other use of cameras and screens I’ve seen on a stage. Sydney Morning Herald
RE:GROUP PERFORMANCE COLLECTIVE
re:group performance collective are a group of artists based in Hobart, Wollongong and Sydney, Australia. Inspired by the highs and lows of pop culture, they mash theatre and film together to create live cinema performances. The aim of their work is to turn the typically comfortable, nostalgic and passive movie-going experience into something immersive, irreverent, sweaty and live, and ironic and sincere in equal measure.
Key artists
Steve Wilson-Alexander | Solomon Thomas | Carly Young | Mark Rogers
Producer
Malcolm Whittaker
Note: Auslan interpretation and audio description will be provided for the performance on Friday 28 January, as well as a tactile tour of the stage beforehand for those using the audio description. Please contact ticket support on +61 (3) 6277 9978 or at tickets@mona.net.au to RSVP or for assistance buying tickets.
Supported by Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Tasmania, Creative Partnerships Australia, Next Wave, PACT, Punctum and Merrigong Theatre Company
This venue is wheelchair accessible via an alternate entrance from the courtyard to the stage area. If you need to book an accessible seat, call Ticket Support on +61 (3) 6277 9978.