Power

at the Biennale of Sydney

commissioned by Inner West Council as part of EDGE Inner West, presented in partnership with Biennale of Sydney

Force Majeure performed ‘Power’ as part of EDGE Inner West, a festival of new and reimagined performance commissions for the Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station.

Utilising Force Majeure's unique blend of storytelling, movement and sound, ‘Power’ is a celebration of the industrious spirits who once operated the machinery at White Bay Power Station until it closed on Christmas Day in 1983. 

Having stood silent, frozen in time, performers will breathe life into the space, weaving an immersive dance and live soundscape to unveil a narrative responding to the essence of the power station's history.

Performance Dates
Saturday 6th April 2024 - NO PERFORMANCES

Due to heavy rain impacting some spaces at White Bay Power Station, Saturday’s performances of Power will not proceed. Please check the Inner West Council’s website for the most up to date information.

Sunday 7th April 2024
Performance 1: 11:30am – 12:00pm
Performance 2: 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Arrive early, giving yourself plenty of time to make your way through the artworks of the Biennale to our performance location.

Location
Our performance will take place on the first floor of the Turbine Hall, near the artwork by Agnieszka Polska (number 1 on the site map), at White Bay Power Station. Look and listen out for Performer Nate Gilkes on the violin.

Ticketing
This performance, and entry to the Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station, is free and unticketed.

Credits
Director: Danielle Micich
Associate Director and Performer: Elle Evangelista
Composer and Performer: Nate Gilkes
Performer: Mym Kwa
Production and Stage Manager: Madee Osborn
Producer: Whitney Richards

Force Majeure respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, seas, waterways and skies where we work and we pay our respect to Elders both past and present. We recognise that our office is located on Gadigal Land. We are privileged to gather on this Country to share knowledge, culture, art and storytelling now, and with future generations.