Landmark works from Australia take centre stage at the Athens Epidaurus Festival 2025

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As part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival 2025, two groundbreaking productions from Australia arrive to introduce bold artistic narratives that blend political and social commentary with emotional depth and innovation, according to news247.

The Sydney Dance Company explores the fleeting nature of existence through dance and music, while Back to Back Theatre challenges societal norms using humor to engage with themes like human rights, AI, and personal accountability. These productions reflect a fearless, modern approach to art, aiming to provoke thought and elicit emotion.

From Australia with Force and Vision

Sydney Dance Company – Dancing with the Ephemeral
July 4, 2025 – 21:00, Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Sydney Dance Company presents Impermanence, choreographed by Rafael Bonachela with music by Bryce Dessner—renowned for scores from The Revenant and The Two Popes. Inspired by events like the 2019 Australian wildfires and the Notre-Dame fire, the work examines life’s impermanence. The choreography blends contemporary ballet, yoga, and modern movement, creating a visceral experience that questions the nature of our existence.

Founded in 1969, the company is one of Australia’s leading contemporary dance troupes, known for its emotional depth, innovation, and physical experimentation. Since 2009, it has been led by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Rafael Bonachela.

Sydney Dance Company – Impermanence

Back to Back Theatre – The Hunter Becomes the Hunted

June 6–8, 2025, Peiraios 260 (E)

In The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, a cast of neurodiverse actors asks: If AI defines our future, what becomes of our humanity? The performance draws from a fable by Charles Perrault to explore identity, gender politics, and collective responsibility.

Using humor and miscommunication, the play challenges norms and offers powerful social critique. Based in Geelong, Back to Back Theatre has received global acclaim, including a Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.

Source: news247

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