From renowned choreographer Martin del Amo and acclaimed Australian dancer Paul White comes a new solo dance work, Anatomy of an Afternoon.

Photo by Heidrun Lohr

This dream-like meditation on the mysterious nature of the afternoon is a highly original re-imagining of Vaslav Nijinsky’s legendary ballet L’Après-midi d’un Faune (The Afternoon of a Faun).  Tapping the radical spirit of this modernist masterpiece, del Amo translates its enigmatic power and allure into the 21^st century.

On a stripped-back stage, multiple-award winning dancer Paul White navigates an imaginary landscape full of hidden dangers and secret pleasures.  Veering between animalistic grace and menace, his body is in constant transformation – sometimes languid, sometimes explosive, always unpredictable.

As visceral as it is poetic, this intimate new dance work is complemented by a haunting score from composer Mark Bradshaw played live by a small ensemble, combining field recordings and sound collage.

Inspired by the original Ballets Russes production which premiered exactly a century ago, Anatomy of an Afternoon is a unique collaboration between three of Australia’s most exciting talents – independent  choreographer Martin del Amo (Mountains Never Meet), dancer Paul White (The Oracle, construct) and film composer Mark Bradshaw (Bright Star).

“…a bravura performance of amazing athleticism and control”  ArtsHub

” the beauty, precision and thoughtful art with which Paul White moves across the stage is riveting, if not mesmerizing… An unforgettable experience.”  Australian Stage Online

“Whatever del Amo is investigating, it is done with a ferocious and meticulous attention that is a lust to discover, uncover and reveal.” REAL TIME

See also: Mountains Never Meet, It’s a Jungle Out There and Never Been This Far Away From Home

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