Construct

Choreographed by Tanja Liedtke, toured by Performing Lines.

Candid, complex and clever, Helpmann Award winning construct is a dance work that exposes the dark underside of dream-building.

construct starts with an empty theatre full of possibility - a space in which to construct. Effortlessly shifting between the physical act of building and the emotional construction of lives, Liedtke explores with wicked humour the curious connections between building a home, a life, a relationship, and a future.

Brisbane Powerhouse is honoured to present construct, choreographer Tanja Liedtke's final work. It was commissioned by London's Southbank Centre and premiered there to critical acclaim in May 2007 followed by a U.K. tour. It has enjoyed sell out performances at both the 2008 Sydney Festival and in Seattle at On the Boards in April 2009.

The work won two Helpmann Awards in 2008: Best Choreography (Tanja Liedtke) and Best Male Dancer (Paul White).
The work also won three Australian Dance Awards in 2009: Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer (Kristina Chan), Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance (Tanja Liedtke) and Outstanding Achievement in Choreography (Tanja Liedtke) .

In August 2007, at the age of 29, Liedtke was accidentally killed in a road accident. She had been about to take up the prestigious position of Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company

Original cast members and choreographic collaboratorsKristina Chan and Paul White, both of whom have performed with Australian Dance Theatre, are joined by Lisa Griffiths for the Brisbane season of construct.

"construct is a small-scale marvel... (a) candid, complex show with the kind of clever movement that has the audience laughing out loud and frequently bursting into spontaneous applause. "  The Times

"Liedtke’s style looks all her own; fresh and interesting…it is crafted with audacious originality."  The Stage

Warning: This performance contains nudity. Recommended for people aged 15 years and older.

Duration: 60mins, no interval.