Bodylex

https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/bodylex-af2022

Full Price: $30.00
45 min
Tue 22 Feb – Sat 26 Feb: 6pm
Mainstage at Bakehouse Theatre

A gripping new dance work exploring the physical effect of legal systems on the body, from lawyer-turned-choreographer Rhys Ryan. In a tightly controlled arena, driven by the pulse of a slowly accelerating metronome, three performers weave movement with metaphor to reveal the invisible laws that shape our actions.

Laws are designed to regulate behaviour. How a body responds to these pressures – either deliberately or unconsciously – is a complex phenomenon. We must constantly navigate the tension between external rules and our innermost desires. Do we resist, conform or adapt? The answer is both choreographic and political.

Timelier than ever, ‘Bodylex’ confronts audiences with a stark and provocative view of the systems we occupy and the choices we make within them.

Important Information: This event is taking place at one or more venues that require proof of double vaccination or exemption upon entry. Please check the performance listing for the vaccination icon ahead of purchase.

Presented by:
Rhys Ryan

Rhys Ryan is a dance artist from Naarm/Melbourne working across performance, choreography and critical writing. He trained at the Victorian College of the Arts and has performed for Stephanie Lake, Russell Dumas, Anouk van Dijk, Kate Denborough, Linda Sastradipradja, Phoebe Robinson and Chunky Move. His choreographic credits include ‘Bodylex’ (Dancehouse 2021), ‘Condition’ (Dancehouse 2020), ‘Synthetic Upper’ (VCA 2017) and, with collaborator Piaera Lauritz, ‘Colour Correction’ (Melbourne Fringe 2018) and ‘Self Repair’ (Melbourne Fringe 2017). Rhys has held choreographic residencies at Lucy Guerin Inc and Darebin Arts, and is currently a creative fellow at the State Library of Victoria. He is also a lawyer and legal academic, and writes on dance for Limelight and Dance Australia.

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