‘Of All Things’ was commissioned by Garry Stewart to be created with and performed by Australian Dance Theatre. Made in collaboration with and supported by Enoki.
Of All Things is presented by The Tanja Liedtke Foundation and Enoki. This production is supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through MATCH Lab and kindly supported by the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.
Made and performed on Kaurna land
Image credit Sam Roberts, dancers featured Christopher Mills, Rowan Rossi, Sophie Stuut
Short video highlights from the world premiere season at The Odeon, Norwood 2020
Featured image Darci O’Rouke
video by Sam Roberts and Tim Standing
Of All things is a dance work I have created with Australian Dance Theatre and award-winning local interior design company Enoki. This poster was created by Enoki for the the premiere season in December 2020
Read about the process here https://citymag.indaily.com.au/culture/coming-soon/immerse-yourself-in-the-other-worldly-beauty-of-all-things/
Photography Sam Roberts, Graphic Judd Crush Enoki , Dancer Darci O’Rouke
Designer / Director Susanna Bilardo made Of All Things happen through her passion for the arts and creating rewarding experiences for her team. Susanna and Enoki Designers Jacky Spencer, Amber Lewis and Cindy Chay all collaborated to design and create the performance objects, set and costume design. Enoki are also a key financial partner for of Of All Things and donor of Australian Dance Theatre.
Image credit Sam Roberts, Dancers Christopher Mills and Darci O’Rouke
Chris Petridis Lighting Designer has created a mesmerising and evolving lighting design for Of All Things
Image credit Sam Roberts, Dancers Kimball Wong and Christopher Mills
Sascha Budimski has designed a complex, immersive and compelling sound design for Of All Things.
Image credit Sam Roberts , dancers featured Darci O’Rouke, Kimball Wong, Christopher Mills, Sophie Stuut, Harisson Elliot
This work has been made in collaboration with the dancers from Australian Dance Theatre who also perform the work Harisson Elliot, Christopher Mills, Darci O’Rouke, Rowan Rossi, Sophie Stuut, Kimball Wong and with the assistance of Sarah-Jayne Howard
Image credit Sam Roberts, dancers featured Rowan Rossi, Christopher Mills, Sophie Stuut, Darci O’Rouke, Harrison Elliot
Use of objects is central to my choreographic practice, working with Enoki allowed me to expand this interest
Image credit Sam Roberts, Dancer Christopher Mills
It has been an incredible experience to work with the dancers and staff at Australian Dance Theatre. For a number of years I have been interested in how objects can convey emotion and meaning on stage with performers. The collaboration with award-winning designers from Enoki has allowed me to develop this interest and to expand my understanding of design and what can be created. Of All Things is a significant work in my ongoing investigation into object and subject in performance.
The title Of All Things is in response to the idea that at a microscopic level all things; plants, animals, and people, are the same – all of atoms. With this as a starting point the key creatives; myself, designers and dancers, have developed an imagined alternate world with its own timeframe for the evolution of new life forms and connections to their immediate environment. Through this frame, we aim to shed light on how people treat each other and the world around them.
Image credit Sam Roberts, dancers featured Kimball Wong, Christopher Mills, Darci O’Rouke
Concept and Direction Alison Currie
Choreography Alison Currie in collaboration with the dancers
Creative Assistant and Rehearsal Director Sarah-Jayne Howard
Outside Eye Garry Stewart
Set Design and Construction Susanna Bilardo, Cindy Chay, Amber Lewis and Jacky Spencer from Enoki
Lighting Design Chris Petridis
Sound Design Sascha Budimski
Dancers Harisson Elliot, Christopher Mills, Darci O’Rouke, Rowan Rossi, Sophie Stuut, Kimball Wong
Full credits and program notes can be found here https://adt.org.au/ofallthings/
Image credit Sam Roberts, dancers featured Rowan Rossi, Christopher Mills, Darci O’Rouke, Harisson Elliot Kimball Wong
Australian Dance Theatre is proud to present Of All Things – an enthralling, dizzying, immersive performance experience created by visionary Adelaide-based choreographer Alison Currie in collaboration with award-winning design firm Enoki. Sound Design by Sascha Budimski, Lighting Design by Chris Petridis video by Sam Roberts