Artist to Artist Masterclass Greasing the Wheel of Creativity with Darcy Grant, Gravity and Other Myths
11 & 13 April 2024
In the Centre for Creativity
Workshops
On the occasion of the performance season of I Wish, an acrobatic collaboration between Adelaide’s Gravity and Other Myths and Patch Theatre, join one of Australia’s most exciting physical theatre and circus Artistic Directors, Darcy Grant in an afternoon of conversation.
| Ticket | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Talk | Thursday 11 April | 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Performance | Saturday 13 April | 1.30pm - 2.15pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Performance of I Wish + Workshop | $29 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Wheelchair accessible
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Run time
This talk runs for approximately 60 minutes and the performance runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Suitable for
Emerging, mid and senior level artists interested in devised physical theatre and circus collaboration.
Embark on a transformative journey of professional development with our exclusive series of masterclasses hosted by internationally renowned artists, all gracing the iconic stages of the Sydney Opera House.
This unparalleled opportunity invites both aspiring and seasoned artists alike to delve into the secrets, techniques, processes and inspirations that have propelled these global talents to the pinnacle of their craft. You’ll connect with like-minded artists and discover new techniques and perspectives to support your creative journey.
Inspire your physical theatre and circus practice
Join Darcy Grant as he shares his insights on and lessons learnt from artistic collaboration, to inspire your creative projects. Deep diving into his artistic journey and current practice, Darcy will share concepts for devising developed through working with Geoff Cobhan (Patch Theatre) and unpack how when you place exciting design tools in great artists hands, great content emerges.
This talk is suitable for emerging, mid and senior level artists interested in devised physical theatre and circus collaboration.
Sydney Opera House Presents
Meet the artist
Darcy Grant
Artistic Director Gravity and Other Myths (Australia)
Darcy Grant is a classically trained acrobat, award-winning fine art photographer, physical theatre director and founding member of Circa, revered as one of the world’s most adventurous, genre-defying circuses. He has trained, taught and toured work on the cutting edge of New Circus to some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Where theatre, dance, circus and visual art meet is where Darcy likes to practice. His visual aesthetic is foundation and scaffold to his show making. In 2017 Darcy was commissioned by Adelaide International Arts Festival to direct Backbone by Gravity and Other Myths. The show premiered to 5-star reviews and standing ovations, also attracting three Helpmann Award nominations including Best Choreography and Best New Australian Work. Darcy regularly shoots live performance for companies such as Opera Australia and The Farm and has had solo photographic exhibitions in Brisbane, Melbourne and Berlin.
Other information
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
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Covid-safe information
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The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene.
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Frequently asked questions
We advise that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the event. Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts.
Prior to the workshop, please notify us if you will need a chair for the session, so we can have those available. Please email accessibility@sydneyoperahouse.com to request a chair or notify our team of any additional needs you may have.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
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Food and beverages will not be allowed unless specified in the event. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available to purchase food before your event. Please bring a credit or debit card for any on-site purchases to enable contactless payment.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to the foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer or as directed by Sydney Opera House staff, adhering to COVID-safe rules.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
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