Burnout Paradise
Four performers mount their treadmills, and the challenge begins. Burnout Paradise tests the limits of mind, body, and spirit in an increasingly frenetic juggling act of absurdity. A delusional love letter to the reckless labor and euphoric optimism before burnout, demonstrating that the system isn’t designed for us: it’s designed to break us.
Australia’s Pony Cam evokes the recklessness, euphoria, and optimism that comes before burnout. What begins as a simple wager between performer and audience becomes a desperate and hilarious attempt to complete a series of escalating tasks that challenge the performers’ bodies, spirits, and minds. This is not an endurance feat. Nor is it performance art. It is a spirited realization that overachievement is no mere spectator sport. It relies on the kindness of strangers.
“One of the most frenetically uproarious shows of gloriously demented ecstasy.” – Time Out
“Magnificently chaotic, breathlessly frenetic fun” – THE SCOTSMAN
“A truly exceptional theatrical experience” – BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Artist
Pony Cam & Parrot Ox
Created & Performed by Pony Cam: Claire Bird, Ava Campbell, William Strom, Dominic Weintraub and Hugo Williams
Produced by Dans Maree Sheehan for Parrot Ox.
Pony Cam is an award-winning experimental theatre collective of five theatre makers from across Australia. Driven by a desire to create experiences that defy expectations, we subvert familiar forms, activate unconventional spaces and engage audiences in unexpected ways. With over five years of shared training, our practice is instinctive, physical and highly playful. Each work is unique, but all are united by a commitment to reimagine our impact on the world, celebrate community and find joy—even in the face of tragedy. Pony Cam has recently performed in Edinburgh and New York, bringing their bold vision to international stages.
Performances
Thu, Apr 24: 7:00pm
Fri, Apr 25: 7:00pm
Sat, Apr 26: 12:30pm, 7:15pm
Sun, Apr 27: 1:00pm
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