Dance artist Victoria Hunt spent nearly 10 years researching her rich Maori heritage to prepare for Copper Promises. Her beautifully evocative solo explores the cultural and physical journey of Hinemihi – a female ancestor, and the name for a Maori ceremonial house – whose story is seamlessly interwoven with Hunt’s own journey of finding family and reconnecting with her culture. Employing stunning lighting and visual effects, and a powerful range of emotional and visceral energy, Copper Promises is both a pilgrimage and a tribute to her ancestry… and utterly unforgettable.

Did you know: Victoria is a practitioner of Bodyweather: a synthesis of Eastern and Western practice and thought, founded in Japan by legendary butoh dancer Min Tanaka.

This event is part of our Face 2 Face series (Feb 21-23). This year's series features three indigenous contemporary creators, which also includes Jacob Boehme (ILBIJERRI Theatre Company) and Lara Kramer.  

Note: Contains loud sounds.

Victoria Hunt’s tour has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body