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by beth sorensen

demi-DEMO

Friday 20 May – Monday 23 May
Alpha Park, Alpha Street Blacktown

‘Dynamic, encouraging and brave.’
‘Fun, experimental and inclusive.’

demi-DEMO parachutes into Blacktown with a team of champion skaters, BMXers, parkourists and dancers.

Over four days at Alpha Park, witness freakish skills with the danger level amped up as Branch Nebula presents a season of high-speed performances in time for Blacktown City Festival.

After each performance the artistic team from demi-DEMO will lead audiences in workshops on skateboarding, BMX, parkour/freerunning, and dance.

Suitable for ages 6+, all skills levels welcome.

Please note: All workshop bookings for participants can be made on the day, in person at the event.
Workshops will go ahead rain, hail or shine and shelter is provided so make your way to Alpha Park.

Everyone is welcome to watch the performances. Performances will only go ahead pending suitable weather and when safe to do so.

Fri 20 May
4pm – 4.45pm
demi-DEMO performance #1: 4.00pm – 4.10pm
demi-DEMO workshop #1: 4.15pm – 4.45pm

Sat 21 and Sun 22
1.00pm – 3.30pm
demi-DEMO performance #1: 1.00pm – 1.10pm
demi-DEMO workshop #1: 1.15pm – 1.45pm
demi-DEMO performance #2: 2.45pm – 2.55pm
demi-DEMO workshop # 2: 3.00pm – 3.30pm

Mon 23 May
4pm – 4.45pm
demi-DEMO performance #1: 4.00pm – 4.10pm
demi-DEMO workshop #1: 4.15pm – 4.45pm

Co-Artistic Directors: Mirabelle Wouters and Lee Wilson
Composer: Lucy Cliché
Performers:
Austin Gray – skateboard
Carl Luiker – parkour
Sari Simpson – skateboard
Thore Saggau – BMX
Chloe Fournier – dance
Producer: Jennifer Greer Holmes
Project Manager: 107 Projects
Images: Andrei Meltser, Adam Scarf

Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Australia Council for the Arts, Blacktown City Council and Blacktown Arts.
demi-DEMO is presented by Blacktown City Council, Blacktown Arts, Branch Nebula and 107 Projects.