GLORIA
GLORIA
Co3 Contemporary Dance presents Douglas Wright’s GLORIA after Vivaldi
A celebration of life and legacy in dance and music.
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14 - 18 SEPTEMBER, 2022
HEATH LEDGER THEATRE
STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA
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One of New Zealand’s most magnificent artists of the twenty-first century, Douglas Wright created beautiful, brave, and innovative work. In honour of his extraordinary life, ten dancers from Co3 will perform his iconic dance GLORIA, a homecoming – to joy, to love and to dancing. Set to Vivaldi’s most famous sacred work performed live on stage, dancers fly, twist and turn in a graceful airborne celebration of life.
Featuring West Australian Symphony Orchestra and St George’s Cathedral Consort conducted by Dr Joseph Nolan.
Performance Dates & Times
Wednesday 14 September, 7.30pm
Thursday 15 September, 7.30pm
Friday 16 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm
Sunday 18 September, 4pm
PRICING INFORMATION
PREMIUM: $75
A RESERVE: Adult $69, Concession $65, Groups 8+ $55, Students $35
B RESERVE: Adult $60, Concession $55, Groups 8+ $48, Students $35
C RESERVE (Restricted): $30
12+
Smoke and strobe FX. One scene may contain brief minimal nudity.
curtain raiser - A TRIO
Raewyn Hill has co-devised and directed with Michael Whaites an ode to the history held in their bodies. Recreating iconic images drawn from their work as performers, educators and creators. In celebration of Douglas Wright and as an acknowledgement of all the dance artists they have mentored over their careers.It will feature the singular power of Bach’s Chaconne with live accompaniment on violin by Laurence Jackson.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Composer

RAEWYN HILL
Co3, Artistic Director
Co-devisor, Director & Performer A TRIO

MICHAEL WHAITES
LINK Dance Company, Artistic Director
Co-devisor & Performer A TRIO

LAURENCE JACKSON
WASO, Concertmaster
Performer A TRIO
CREATIVE TEAM

ANTONIO VIVALDI
Composer

DR JOSEPH NOLAN
Conductor

DOUGLAS WRIGHT
Choreographer

MEGAN ADAMS
Stager

ANN DEWEY
Artistic Advisor

ELIZABETH WHITING
Costume Designer

NORA STELTER
Costume Maker

MARK HASLAM
Production Manager &
Lighting Designer

NADIA SHAUN
Stage Manager
CO3 DANCERS

CLAUDIA ALESSI

FRANCESCA FENTON

SCOTT GALBRAITH

STORM HELMORE

ALEX KAY

SEAN MACDONALD

MACON RILEY

RUSSELL THORPE

ZACHARY WILSON
