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TUG (in development) “Women ought to be fragile, modest and reluctant to exert themselves” TUG is raw. TUG is relentless. TUG is rough. TUG is ready. I feel incredibly lucky to be joined in the studio developing my first full length work with the dream team: Choreographer: Erin O’Rourke Performers: Cecilia Martin @cecilmartin , Clare Dark @claredark , Tilly Backus @tillybackus , Georgia Pierce @georgiapierce_ Composer: Anna Whitaker @anna_whitaker Designer: Merinda Davies @merinda_davies_ Dramaturg: Kate Harman @whichkate_ Producer: Chelsea Byrne @chelsea.byrne_ This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, as a recipient in Round 2 of the Queensland Arts Project Fund @artsqueensland #ArtsQld #artsfunding and Studio1 by a funded residency as part of their workroom program @studio1_bne #studio1 Image credit: Georgia Haupt @gdocs.co More to come… ___ Also a special shout out to my fearless OGs @sara.andrlon @katherinesonnekus @lilla.harvey @isabella_jade_smith who helped find the origins of TUG 2 years ago and to @ausballet @officialdavidhallberg @stephlake for the initial and ongoing support.
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4/10/26 @pipjob + @james.parnaby ❤️
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@swampdogs.bne is coming up so soon 😱 if this is what we cook up in a house just wait til we get hold of a warehouse 😏    come see irl october 23. ticket link in bio x
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It’s SHOW # 1 today… performing ‘No One Gets Out of Here Alive’ for only 2 shows this Bleach Festival @bleachfestival @hotagc As we come near to the end of this special season we reflect upon all this incredible group of humans have achieved over the past 2 years! We hope the show has touched you, moved you, sung to you or provoked a simple thought. One more show tomorrow! Don’t miss it! TICKETS IN BIO ♥️💀♥️ #contemporarydancetheatre #thefarm #NOGOOHA
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What a weekend! 🧊 Thank you to the incredible @bleachfestival and @hotagc for bringing THAW back to Aussie shores in such a stunning way, and thank you to the audiences who received us so warmly 💙BLEACH Festival continues until Oct 11 with a line up of unmissable shows, installations, and art – don’t miss out! 💧 Thank you to our amazing artists @anna_mcculla @johnas.liu @tillybackus, and shout out to @zeuscranes for keeping us safe in the air 🏗️ And thank you as always to @matthewburtner for the music of THAW 🌊 Until next time!! #theresnotimetowaste
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Caught the middle of THAW. Missed the most epic sunrise start with @anna_mcculla and missed the epic end with @tillybackus. @legsonthewall @anna_mcculla @johnas.liu @tillybackus @bleachfestival #notimetowaste
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Tilly Backus in the final moments of THAW over Main Beach, Surfers Paradise. @bleachfestival @hotagc @experiencegoldcoast @tillybackus @matthewburtner
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💙CLUB PEROXIDE💙 Opening it up for @bleachfestival Come shake off winter !! we are here to warm the floor with you with some thumping bass and energy BIMBO antics ! 🔊 @tropical_prince_ @femmenasty_dj_ EARTH BIMBOS @whichkate_ @tillybackus FRIDAYYYY OCTOBER 2nd FREE ENTRY 9- lateeeee HOTA BASEMENT #bleachfestival2026 #bleachfestival
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a month in the ville to end my trip
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This was May/June/July, which I’m finally getting around to reflecting on. I’ve been so stupidly busy of late; and when I say “stupidly busy” I do mean that it’s because of my prevailing inability to sit still that I let myself take on more than I can chew (stuuuupiddd). At present I’m juggling 5 different projects - 2 remounts and 3 new works; putting on 2 shows in Gold Coast and Byron Bay; teaching; and finishing off my masters degree all while fulfilling my carer role for Mum (she’s doing great btw). But one thing I promised myself when I leapt into freelancing and moved back to Australia, was that I would make time to be with the people I love and live life fully - including implementing two day weekends for the first time in 20 years. So when I say “stupidly busy” I also mean busy being my very particular brand of stupid - and stupidly happy - with my family and friends. I’m coming up for 4 years living here and I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying it. The tri-town life betwixt Gold Coast, Brisbane and Byron Bay affords me the best of a few worlds, and I have the most magnificent nature right in my backyard. @kliwonthedog and I sometimes miss some of the Euro perks but hot dog, life is very relaxed and sweet here in the clean air and sub-tropical climes. It’s good for the soul - as evidenced by the smile on my face in this album, except for the last photo. That’s a face I pull a lot in the studio when I’m horrified by the poor quality of my output/at bureaucratic process/at Queensland drivers like srsly what do they teach you in driving school/at the dating apps/at the state of the world etc. - you know, like ACTUAL stupid. Alas, back to the soul - how lucky I am that for every heartache or pang of sadness or despair, I have such a loving network. My little 4 yr old niece and 8 month old nephew to remind me of what really matters most, friends who are like family, family who are like friends, my darling dog, a career combining the things I love - dance, art and music, nature, and an abundance of love. Love, love, love. And time, time with it all. 🤍
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Feeling very grateful 🥰
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A creative collaboration between Meg Stuart and the Farm led by the mystery of life. During this magical week 14 artists journeyed from the Gold Coast to regional NSW tablelands in search of answers to questions that hadn't yet been asked. ⁠ They travelled over 600km, sung over 200 songs and surrendered to scenes in each different location. It was with trust and risk taking that they hung their egos up to dry in order to create real art alongside real humans. ⁠ ⁠ With Georgia Haupt behind the camera and Meg Stuart as the voice of the project an improvised dance film was underway, but to shrink this project down to the end product would be to discredit the long, lasting journey that still sinks into each of them. ⁠ ⁠ The words alongside the images are some reflections of the learnings during Mystery School. ⁠ ⁠ The Kier Foundation made this entire project possible, the generous funding allowed us to explore and wonder, learn and love. Kindness, and belief makes ever lasting art, so thank you.⁠ ⁠ #thefarm #mysteryschool #contemporarydance #improvisation ⁠ ⁠ Donate now via link in bio. ⁠
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