It has been a wonderful season at Adelaide Fringe, Thank you all, the audience, friends colleagues for all the support ! ! See you again soon.
Awards:
2021 Art Music Awards APRA AMCOS | AMC Nomination
Work of the Year: Dramatic – John O’beirne – Melancholy Fisherwoman
Reviews:
This performance definitely evoked that feeling with the silent storytelling, migrating into contemporary dance pieces and back to the story.
If you are looking to explore a Fringe event that is unique, moving and engages your mind pulling you back to the moment, look no further than A Stone’s Throw.
by Erin Jade_Weekend Notes
A Stone’s Throw may not have much in the way of narrative, but considering the audacity of its scope – let alone the challenges of performing digitally without the benefit of a live audience – it certainly provided plenty of atmosphere and entertainment.
by David Collins_Australian Arts Review
Three performers take to the stage…Dark and mysterious lighting creates a mystical aura as they move in unison, fluttering their wing- like-arms as they trawl across the floor with their backs facing the audience. They weave in and out, leaping with fluidity and strength as the story unfolds.
This is a subtle yet upfront show that offers sorrowful yet beautiful encounters between rural people. Wang has orchestrated a delightful piece of physical theatre and his expertise in physical theatre, working for the Chinese theatre group San TuoQui and the Beijing International Youth Theatre, including shows in Edinburgh and Avignon, is evident.
The masked musician (John O’Beirne) sits to the side of the stage with guitar, plucking with punctuating evocative sounds and caps off each act by dropping a stone in a fishbowl. It is a simple yet charming gesture that completes a part of the dramatic journey. I commend all the people involved in this show and look forward to their next production.
by Flora Georgiou_Stage Whispers
Media reports:
“History has taught us that the very trying times make the most innovative, and we can certainly celebrate those innovations within our theatre community as companies and groups forge through their shared challenges with ideas both unique and stimulating. One such group is emerging Cross Encounters, who present their inaugural work, A Stone’s Throw…” .
“Exploring a dramatic and spiritual journey of the mystery of life, death and existence, Cross Encounters will present its inaugural production”.