The Dilly Dally of Death & Dying
COMING SOON
How do you feel about death? Your own death, especially. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably a little bit afraid. Uncertain, too. Worried, even? You’ll be pleased to hear – we feel it too. But dying is something that every single one of us will do; it’s one of life’s few certainties. So why not come up with a way to process, understand, and, crucially, talk about dying?
We want to change the way we approach death and dying through a theatrical performance like no other. We want to look death directly in the face, confront the way we perceive it and come to terms with it in a way that reflects life: beautiful, challenging, at times funny, at times difficult. We want to figure out if it’s truly possible to celebrate our lives through death – and if so, where do we start?
This theatrical project will delve deep into our societal perceptions of death, unraveling its mysteries and complexities. We will welcome the audience on an immersive journey where community members actively shape the narrative through engaging in the material and actively playing within the project, infusing authenticity and participation into every show. From poignant reflections to unexpected revelations, this innovative project challenges conventions and invites audiences to confront the inevitable with newfound understanding and joy.
This development of this project was supported by the Maribyrnong City Council's Art Residency program, and it is a new work based on verbatim interviews.