Ascent is an inspired triple bill featuring the reprise of Antony Hamilton‘s Helpmann Award-winning Forever & Ever and two new works – I Am-ness by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird by renowned international choreographer Marina Mascarell.

Brimming with physicality, Ascent tempers contemporary classical with futuristic experimentation.

 ****1/2 "Bold, emotive and visceral, Ascent is a must-see for lovers of dance" - ARTS HUB 

I Am-ness calls for the convergence of the moving body and creative mind, as four dancers canvass the nature of existence with euphoric tenderness. Mascarell’s ethereal new work, The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird, poses many questions as the dancers move through a constantly transforming space. To conclude the triple bill, Forever & Ever fuses dance, techno, high fashion and vivid lighting to hypnotic effect.

Brought to life by Sydney Dance Company's superb ensemble, this is a creative union at once forceful, sumptuous and dizzying. We are thrilled to welcome back Sydney Dance Company to Tamworth!

I Am-ness
CHOREOGRAPHY
Rafael Bonachela

MUSIC
“Lonely Angel”, meditation for violin 
and strings by Pēteris Vasks

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Damien Cooper

COSTUME DESIGNER
Rafael Bonachela

Costume Design Realisation
Aleisa Jelbart

The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird
Direction
Marina Mascarell 

Choreography
Marina Mascarell, in collaboration with 
Sophie Jones, Jesse Scales, Lucy Angel, 
Coco Wood, Liam Green, Dean Elliott, 
Emily Seymour, Jacopo Grabar 
and Luke Hayward. 

Music
Nick Wales

Set & Costume DESIGNERS
Lauren Brincat and Leah Giblin

Lighting Design
Damien Cooper

Forever & Ever
Choreography
Antony Hamilton  

Music
Julian Hamilton  

Costume Design
Paula Levis 

Lighting Design
Ben Cisterne