Trigger Warning: REPLAY
Trigger Warning grabs you by the collar and *respectfully* demands both your attention and your introspection (Perth Arts Live)
Trigger Warning: REPLAY
Part noise concert, part improvised performance, Trigger Warning is a fearless new sonic study into the mind and body of a woman who survived the horrors of war.
In a world defined by our obsession with security and terrorism, why do we turn a blind eye to the 65 million displaced people in the world who seek our protection?
Fuelled with unpredictability and raw energy, this live and loud encounter written and directed by Sally Richardson brings together renowned performer Hayley McElhinney (The Babadook, Sydney Theatre Company’s War of the Roses) with composer and new music pioneer Dr Cat Hope (Speechless), and Lighting Designer Joe Lui.
Trigger Warning is an experience that demands to be seen and heard.
Creative Team:
Writer/Director: Sally Richardson
Performer: Hayley McElhinney
Composer/sound design/performer: Cat Hope
Lighting Designer/operator: Joe Lui
Movement Director: Laura Boynes
Producer: Fiona De Garis (Performing Lines WA)
Reviews:
The sudden roar, the woman's gesture, the crumpling body, and the cries of the those blurred by fear. this powerful monologue by Hayley Mcelhinney explodes across time and space, her breath amplified, re-sampled, looped, beaten and played around by Cat Hope…what was someone else's story suddenly become real to me... (Sohan Hayes)
The final moments of the play had me sitting on the edge of my seat, ensuring that I did not miss a word that Hayley McElhinney spoke as the lights slowly dimmed behind her. (Australian Stage)
I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much discomfort, so much revulsion in my life. And I think that’s exactly what director Sally Richardson wanted. I wasn’t meant to leave that theatre feeling warm or safe. From the moment McElhinney walked onto that stage, she had me....and I left that theatre drained and overwhelmed, and that’s exactly what they wanted (Pelican Magazine)
Timeline:
- Update in development 2023-24
- Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Performance Space 2016
Additional Links:
PARTNERS:
MORE PROJECTS
JULIA
Blue is the Colour of Desire
歸屬 GUI SHU (Belong)
Muse
Steamworks Arts acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this country across Australia, recognising their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.
Stay Connected
