swerve drivers
An immersive dance and roaming projection work that explores new ways of existing. Instinctively through the body, we explore tactics and rituals to process climate grief and invigorate imagination, connection, empowerment and innovation. This work premiered at Prahran Square for Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025. Over 100 young people contributed drawings of imagined Swerve Driver characters, which were woven into the performance and inspired costume design. Thanks to who all contributed drawings or came along and interacted with this performance.
A video is coming soon.
Images of Emma Riches performing Swerve Drivers at Prahran Square 2025. Images by Minna Lappalainen.
Credits
Community Participation by Minna Lappalainen and Vince Tuoak
Choreography and Dance by Emma Riches
Projection art and soundscape design by Caroline Packham
Soundscape editing by Lilith Lane
With music by Baxter Avalon, and Nctrn and Beatrice Doh from freemusicarchive.com and spoken word by Jodi Newcombe
Costume design by Nick Wilson and Erin Hall
Projection performance by Minna Lappalainen, Lilith Lane, Nick Wilson, Lachlan Plain, Jet Min.
Climate spirals imagery by Ed Hawkins
Special thanks to Atticus Media, Storyscape, Dan Karalus, Pip Chandler, Glen Newman, Ben Weir and all our friends for all your help and support.
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