By Western Edge
A kaleidoscope of stories - from an ensemble that refuses to be one thing.
Each year, Western Edge offers a creative playground for emerging actors and artists from Melbourne’s west through its beloved community theatre program, Edge Ensembles.
The weekly program brings together young people in Footscray and St Albans, and culminates in a brand-new theatre work - devised and performed by participants themselves - for audiences across the west.
This year, the rebels are ready to fight the algorithm.
In a world run by AI efficiency, autonomy is taken at birth. Every human is assigned their tasks, occupation, social points - and even who to date. Emotions are considered inefficient, so everyone wears sunglasses to hide what they really feel.
All roads lead to YOU’RE A VISION, the world’s greatest talent contest, where citizens must represent their country and bring glory to the winning nation.
But those who don’t follow the rules lose points. And those with the lowest scores are sent to The Unmasking, a gladiator-style event where emotion is allowed to erupt for one night only.
Would you conform, perform, or fight against the system?
Join us to celebrate the radiant minds behind this new work, and stay for a complimentary feed after the show.
Warnings: Haze/smoke, loud noises, mild coarse language and adult themes
Presented in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council, Wyndham City Council, Creative Victoria and Creative Australia
Supported by a Brimbank City Council Community Grant and the Bowery Theatre
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Please note: this event was formerly known as Edge Ensembles: Illuminate
Free of charge, bookings required
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