Black Hole Theatre to Present THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS

The Book of Revelations invites you into a startling space where everyday reality dissolves. Writer Alison Richards, Black Hole Theatre Director Nancy Black and world renowned designer Dagmara Gieysztor, deliver a new approach to immersive performance which delves into the fascinating world of dementia. Part contemporary opera, part art installation, an event where cutting edge technology meets visual theatre, The Book of Revelations premiers from 19 - 30 July, 2017 at fortyfivedownstairs.

Ada's world, the one you now inhabit, has become quite strange. Familiar objects shift, time bends and angels sing. You pick your way amidst wonder, terror and joy, sharing one woman's experience of dementia from the inside out. This is a journey with no beginning, moving towards an unseen end, oddly familiar with surprises along the way. Wearing individual headphones and moving freely around the space, each audience member will weave a unique experience and emerge with a greater sense and understanding of what it is to live with this very human condition.

Black Hole Theatre is known for creating original, exciting cross-disciplinary performances around often dark and challenging subjects. With Alison Richards' extraordinary The Book of Revelations, we leap into a mind stirred by dementia. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of the 47.5 million people currently dealing with dementia worldwide? If a loved one had a recent diagnosis, would you wonder how their view of the world had changed? The Book of Revelations will shed some light into the unknown.

"Black Hole Theatre is a leading, Melbourne-based, independent, puppetry and cross disciplinary theatre company. It is vital that mediums such as the theatre highlight the subject of dementia. We are always proud to support productions of this nature because they provoke widespread discussion and aid further understanding of dementia in the community. Aside from staff and consumer consultation, Alzheimer's Australia Vic's support will include feedback on the script, fact-checking and promotion of the production through our own networks." Maree McCabe, CEO Alzheimer's Australia (VIC)

Experience a truly mind-bending immersion, and see the world like you have never quite experienced it before.

Writer and Performer: Alison Richards, Director: Nancy Black, Designer: Dagmara Gieysztor, Composition and Sound Design: David Franzke, Christine McCombe & Faye Bendrups, Lighting Designer: Bronwyn Pringle, Video: Lindsay Cox, Puppetry: Rod Primrose.

fortyfivedownstairs presents
The Book of Revelations
By Alison Richards
fortyfivedownstairs
Opening Night Friday 21 July 2017
Time*: Wednesday - Saturday 7.30pm**,
Sundays 5.00pm
Duration: 50 minutes
Tickets: $25 - $35*
Bookings: (03)9662 9966 or
fortyfivedownstairs.com

* Some performances are on a loop. To experience the full show, enter before 8:30pm. See fortyfivedownstairs website for full details.
**The performance on Saturday 22 July is taking place as a Fundraising Event for Black Hole Theatre. Entry price is $50 for this event.
***Q & A sessions will follow performances on Sunday 23 July and Friday 28 July.