Created across two countries – Australia and Indonesia – Opal Vapour uses elements of Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry to explore powerful physical and internal states while balancing moral and spiritual aesthetics.
Invoking classical Javanese court-dance and instilled with the mystical influence of an Indonesian trance-possession ritual, Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal’s sinuous transformation is held by Ria Soemardjo’s pure voice and an evocative score suggestive of Javanese gamelan.
Performed in the moment, both artists are transported through time by Paula van Beek’s sublime lighting landscapes and haunting shadow play.
Toured by Performing Lines for Mobile States with the support of the Australian Government through Playing Australia and the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Invoking classical Javanese court-dance and instilled with the mystical influence of an Indonesian trance-possession ritual, Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal’s sinuous transformation is held by Ria Soemardjo’s pure voice and an evocative score suggestive of Javanese gamelan.
Performed in the moment, both artists are transported through time by Paula van Beek’s sublime lighting landscapes and haunting shadow play.
Toured by Performing Lines for Mobile States with the support of the Australian Government through Playing Australia and the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Cast and Creative Team for Opal Vapour at Brisbane Powerhouse Arts, Visy Theatre
Direction and Choreography: Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal
Dance performance: Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal
Music composition and performance: Ria Soemardjo
Textile and costume design: Ria Soemardjo
Lighting, AV and set design: Paula van Beek
Sound design consultant: Kelly Ryall
Performance realisation: Helen Herbertson
Dance performance: Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal
Music composition and performance: Ria Soemardjo
Textile and costume design: Ria Soemardjo
Lighting, AV and set design: Paula van Beek
Sound design consultant: Kelly Ryall
Performance realisation: Helen Herbertson
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Brisbane Powerhouse Arts, Visy Theatre
119 Lamington Street
New Farm, Queensland Qld 4005
Phone: +61 7 3358 8600
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