DOUBLE THINK

Yes, even choreographers find themselves stuck in front of the TV for 11 hours straight, binging on a new series. In 2005 choreographer Byron Perry from Force Majeure was inspired to create Gogglebox when TV began the transition from analogue to digital. Now he finds his earlier nostalgic work was strangely prescient, as our TV habits have again changed dramatically.

Audiences have the chance to see this playful work alongside a brand-new piece by Perry called Double Think, in a double bill at the Reginald Theatre.

Double Think realises an interest in close collaboration with sound, lighting and set designers. It has been acclaimed as Perry’s best work to date.

“I have a short attention span,” Perry says.

“I don’t enjoy going to dance shows that present one hour of architecture on stage. I feel the need to make work that is entertaining and accessible for someone who doesn’t usually go to dance.”

Double Think relies on the astonishing skill of dancers Kirstie McCracken and Lee Serle from Force Majeure, to performance-operate the lighting and manipulate the set in a constantly evolving landscape that will tick every box. (KS)

Aug 21-24, Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, $25-30, seymourcentre.com

BY KIM SHAW