Changes to Covid-19 rules mean that If you missed out on NORPA's the first round of tickets to the new show, O How I Dreamt of Things Impossible, there’s more tickets now available.

The production from Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre sold out five weeks ahead of the October 24 opening night.

Now, with changes to NSW public health orders allowing theatres to increase their capacity up to 50%, a second round of tickets has been released. Social distancing will still be in place, so tickets to the October show are limited and expected to sell quickly.  

In order to cater for those who are still isolating, or across borders or oceans, the show will also be filmed. A screening, on November 7, will be made available online and a simultaneous screening at NORPA with a live audience, Q&A and Auslan interpreter will also be available. 

O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible is described as a physically dynamic and robustly hopeful show that explores the kaleidoscope of emotions and day-to-day experiences of its dancers with disability.

Through the lens of seven young, imaginative and curious minds, we rediscover the power of dreams alongside the optimism and integral strength that must be summoned to overcome the doubts we all share about life.

It asks the question: In a world that’s not built for you, can you dare to dream of life, love and a rightful place within it all?

NORPA’s Artistic Director, Julian Louis said Sprung!! is one of the only dedicated performance ensembles in our region.

“O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible reframes our perspective and shows that ‘Impossible’ can be transformed into ‘I’m Possible’,” he said.

O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible was co-devised by the dancers and Artistic Director of Sprung!!, Michael Hennessy (a former Sydney Dance Company dancer), has been working with the dancers on a weekly basis for more than five years and is excited to bring their performance to the NORPA stage.

“Ultimately their experiences are what make the show so profound,” he said.

Stories told

“One dancer was hospitalised in his youth and unable to move, so to see him fully expressing himself in movement is a feat in and of itself, but to see him perform at this level is astounding.”

Equally moving is the story of Tallula Bourne. Ms Bourne heard music for the first time at the age of 12, after having cochlear implants to address hearing loss.

Her experience of hearing for the first time will be brought to life in a solo as part of the show.

“We are creators, we are dreamers, we make our own normal,” said Ms Bourne.

Sprung!! President and the show’s producer, Robyn Brady, said the whole community has been involved in bringing this show to the stage. 

“We held a successful crowdfunding campaign to which many people generously donated, it was matched by Brady Marine. NORPA has provided significant financial, creative and production support, and we’ve also gained support from the NSW Government through Create NSW and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. We sense the level of excitement and anticipation for this work being created with our dancers,” said Dr Brady.

Tickets

O, How I Dreamt Of Things Impossible will be on Thursday, 22 October until Saturday, 24 October, at 7.30pm at NORPA, Lismore City Hall.

Tickets cost $20–49. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.norpa.org.au