STRINGS ATTACHED & YOUNES BACHIR – OJO ¹

Younes Bachir and Strings Attached will create large-scale physical theatre that will transform the intricate walls of the Turbine Hall into a vertical stage of endless possibilities, guiding you to reflect upon the mystery of human nature. The theme of this aerial choreography piece is natural disasters and its consequences in contemporary times. Imagine hanging, dancing bodies intertwined with audiovisuals, transporting you to a place of awe and introspection.

Younes Bachir is a Spanish Artist and ex-collaborator of La Fura Dels Baus. Strings Attached is an emerging theatre company that was formed in October 2006 as a collective of 9 emerging artists. The group incorporated acting, aerial dance, acrobatics, Contact Improvisation, contraptions and multimedia to create a unique style of physical theatre.

Artists: Younnes Bachir, Alejandro Rolandi, LeeAnne Litton, Dean Cross, Kathryn Puie, Angela Goh, Matt Cornell, Mark Hill, Kate Sherman, Carolyn Eccles, Gideon PG, Robbie Ho, Matt Rochford, Elisa Bryant, Charlie Shelly, Julia Landery, Victoria Waghorn, Cameron Lam, Craig Hull, Leanne Kelly.

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We would like to acknowledge the support of Tashmadada as the major sponsor of Younes Bachir’s trip to Australia allowing him to take part in Underbelly Arts. The company was founded in 2008 by Deborah Leiser-Moore with the aim of bringing together arts practitioners; providing a forum for discussion about the arts; and nurturing and developing collaborations – both on a national and international level. Tashmadada has forged a reputation for bringing renowned international artists to Australia to lead masterclasses for arts practitioners. www.tashmadada.com