A RESTING MESS

A Resting Mess is a wild, warm-hearted performance exploring personal and planetary fatigue. Ten performers dance through cycles of elation and exhaustion while navigating mountains of ‘mess’ - a tactile landscape of recyclables and household items. The performance flows from from moments of idleness to energetic choreography, from calm to playful chaos. The spell of this immersive journey is enhanced by Josten Myburgh’s live music that traverses whisper-quiet soundscapes, ethereal saxophone chants and moments of riotous percussion. Original songs by Felicity Groom bring humour and nostalgia, with the entire case joining together in stunning melodies and choral moments.

Audiences are invited to find their own deep rest through careful acts of space-making and hosting. As they witness a variety of human moments and images, they experience a range of emotions - grief, rage and ecstasy. A Resting Mess is ultimately a restorative and empowering work, offering a sense of pervasive peacefulness, moments of surrendered acceptance and a powerful celebration of collectivity.