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Reckless Valour

Year level:
6-12
Age:
11-18

Quantum Leap from The Australian Choreographic centre (ACT), presented by Come Out 2007 and the Adelaide Festival Centre’s pivot(al) program

An award winning dance tribute to young Australians in war; the people who fight wars, who die fighting, who are commemorated in the Australian War Memorial, and who will shape the future. This work pays homage to the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, and questions how they got there.

An invitation to contemplate nationhood, service and sacrifice.

Reckless Valour is inspired by the Australian War Memorial, with its collections, architecture and cultural significance, reflecting a century of conflicts.

FORUMS: After the show, unpack some of its ideas and implications in a FREE forum with educators from the Australian War Memorial.

  • Wed 9 May 12.15pm – 1pm
  • Thurs 10 May at 12.15pm – 1pm
  • Thurs 10 May at 8.45pm – 9.15pm
  • Friday 11 May at 12.15pm – 1pm

Forums will be held in the Festival Theatre at the front of the auditorium. Bookings are essential on (08) 8267 6920.

“Reckless Valour is an extraordinary interpretation by young people of the extraordinary valour of their young predecessors.”

The Canberra Times

Reckless Valour
Photography: Leighton Hutchinson. Dancers: Daniel Norton, Melissa Anderson & Stephen Gow


Australian War MemorialAdelaide Festival Centre

Artists Venue Duration
Artistic Director: Ruth Osborne Choreographers: Jodie Farrugia, Natalie Cursio, Rowan Marchingo, Vivienne Rogis and Fiona Malone and the 28 young dancers of Quantum Leap Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre 100 minutes, including 20 minute interval
School Dates : Prices Public Dates : Prices
Week 2: Wed 9 – Fri 11 May 10.30am Price: $12 ($10 Dis) Thu 10 - Sat 12 May 7pm Price: Adult $30, Conc $25 Student/child: $15 (includes BASS booking fees) Save up to $3.30 per ticket! – See booking information.
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