Porphyria's Slumber
A$1,676
of $1,500 targetyrs ago
Successful on 9th Sep 2012 at 2:00AM.
Porphyria's Slumber is a premiere collaborative theatrical work, and the debut solo performance of Annabelle McMillan, as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2012.
Annabelle McMillian’s playful interaction with a miniature projection of herself on a cardboard diorama is the night’s visual standout.
Teik-Kim Pok, for REALTIME ARTS about BEGUILED
These artists are working to scale and possibility – but always keeping the visual at the forefront – and sometimes you just want to see something beautiful and arresting – pleasurable and intricate – or clever – or funny. And Beguiled has all of these aspects.
Augusta Supple, playwright, about BEGUILED
A few months ago, I went back to my other-home of Jakarta, Indonesia to visit my mum. On the flight back, an idea struck. The next thing I knew, I had registered for the Sydney Fringe Festival, secured a venue, called up the usual collaborative culprits, and had gone too far to turn back.
Life's been pretty interesting since I finished drama school in 2010. Since then, I have stage managed, performed, devised, designed, produced, and had a mostly excellent time both on and off stage.
In 2011, I was accepted into a residency as part of the PACT Ensemble, and with this small group of young creatives, we brainstormed, experimented and workshopped a new devised show, Beguiled. I felt on the right path to establishing my artistic practice, and prepared to step out on my own.
About the show
"Perfectly pure and good: I found
A thing to do, and all her hair
In one long yellow string I wound
Three times her little throat around,
And strangled her..."
Porphyria wakes to find herself in a timeless, placeless abyss, with objects and people she does not recognise. There is a strange machine with one button, books that speak, and thousand of young women who have stolen her identity. Here, she can play, explore, learn...and perhaps, remember what it is that she's forgotten...
Combining film, physical theatre, shadow puppetry and social media, the devised debut of Annabelle McMillan is whimisical, violent, and always surprising.
SEASON 21 – 29 September
DATES
Fri 21st Sept 8.30pm
Sat 22nd Sept 8.30pm
Tue 25th Sept 7.00pm
Wed 26th Sept 7.00pm
Thur 27th Sept 7.00pm
Fri 28th Sept 7.00pm
Sat 29th Sept 3.30pm & 7.00pm
VENUE PACT centre for emerging artists,107 Railway Parade Erskineville NSW 2043
PRICE $24 Full / $18 Concession
TICKETS Here and at the door.
How you can help!
As an emerging theatre artist, my work thus far has been self-funded. On smaller projects, this has been feasible, but for a larger-scale production, this is proving to make it next to impossible for me to pay my rent, let alone eat decent, nourishing meals! The biggest costs for this production are venue hire, set and technology hire, printing flyers, and marketing costs. Any amount that you donate makes a difference in supporting new theatre in Australia. And if you don't have two coins to rub together, but you have access to a smart phone, computer or even a piece of chalk, I'd love it if you could share my project with others.
Thank you, a million times over. x
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The team:
Performed and devised by Annabelle McMillan
Directed by Danielle Maas
Produced by Holly Orkin
Designed by Alice Harvey
Lighting designed by Amber Silk
Baby steps will get us there, and I appreciate every bit! Thank you so much for your kindness and support. I will send you a pretty thank you card in gratitude.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Sep 12
Your name in the program as a supporter of the show!<br /> <br /> AND <br /> <br /> A handmade thank you card.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Sep 12
NEW AND LIMITED!<br /> <br /> Five supporters will receive a baked care package of peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies, lovingly made by me! In addition to program listing and thank you card. <br /> <br /> Seriously worthwhile, as apparently I'm quite the Panda Baker Extraordinaire. <br /> <br /> SYDNEY ONLY.
2 chosen / 3 available
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My work often explores scale: the teeny tiny, and the super-sized. You will receive an intricate, handmade-by-me necklace. A tiny glass jar terrarium, with grass and a little female figure. The necklace will be a unique and delicate reminder of the show. <br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> Thank you card and program listing.
6 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Sep 12
A double pass to a night of the show of your choice during the regular season.<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> Thank you card, program listing and necklace.
3 chosen / 37 available
Est. delivery is Sep 12
A double pass to opening night, including after show VIP drinks and general good times. I might even do a little dance for you if I have a few too many champagnes!<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> Thank you card, program listing and a necklace.
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Sep 12
A limited edition DVD documentary, following the indie theatre-making process of this show! (I'll probably cry like a baby. Who wouldn't want that on film?)<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> A double pass to the show during the regular season run.<br /> <br /> PLUS<br /> <br /> Thank you card, program listing and a necklace.
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Sep 12
MINOR SPONSOR<br /> Thank you so much. There are only three spots for minor sponsors.<br /> <br /> YOU RECEIVE<br /> A quarter page listing in the program<br /> <br /> AND <br /> <br /> Space on the company board in the foyer thanking your company as a sponsor<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> A double pass to any performance of your choice<br /> <br /> PLUS <br /> <br /> A necklace, DVD and eternal gratitude!
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Sep 12
MAJOR SPONSOR<br /> This is an exclusive reward.<br /> <br /> YOU RECEIVE<br /> A half-page ad space in the show program, listing you as the major sponsor<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> Four tickets, for any performance of your choice over the season run<br /> <br /> AND<br /> <br /> The bigger foyer board spot, thanking you for your support and contribution to Australian theatre<br /> <br /> PLUS<br /> <br /> Two necklaces, and eternal love and gratitude.
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Est. delivery is Sep 12