Engine presented by Sydney Dance Company tickets
About Engine
Rafael Bonachela presents The Journey Itself is Home, a new work featuring music by Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dessner and inspired by 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō.
Bringing The Mass Ornament by remarkable Berlin-based Spanish choreographer Fran Diaz to Australia for the first time, this hypnotic work, set to the music of Henryk Górecki, reimagines Siegfried Kracauer’s seminal 1927 essay. Diaz compellingly transforms the concept of mass movement into an exploration of connection and collectivity, where individuality coexists, not in opposition, but in dialogue.
Completing the bill is acclaimed choreographer Melanie Lane’s Love Lock, a reimagined folk dance of the future, drawing upon collective experiences of diverse cultures, an accelerating world and disappearing lands. Love Lock celebrates the binding ability of dance to move, warn and empower, showcasing costume design by celebrated Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa, layered with texture and colour, and a score composed by UK electronic artist Clark.
Run time
1hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
5th August, 2026
End date
8th August, 2026
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth
Accessibility
Lifts service the Main Foyer and Heath Ledger Theatre foyers, with additional lift access to Upper Stalls and Circle levels. Step-free seating is available in Stalls Rows E & O and Circle Row G, including wheelchair spaces. Accessible toilets are located throughout the venue. Patrons with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the venue for seating assistance.
Directions
BY CAR: Accessible parking bays are available nearby at the State Library and Cultural Centre car parks, both within a short walk of the venue.
BY BUS: Transperth Blue CAT buses stop nearby on Beaufort St and William St, with accessible public transport options available.
BY TRAIN: Perth Station is nearby via the accessible Eastern Concourse connection to Perth Cultural Centre.
BY TAXI: Taxi ranks and drop-off points are located on William St, James St, Milligan St and near Perth Station.
More information about Engine
★★★★★ “...choreographed with electric intelligence by Melanie Lane.” – Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★★ “Love Lock is a work of bold genius and unfiltered creativity... It’s a cult I absolutely want to join.” – BachTrack
★★★★★ “...Love Lock feels exceedingly contemporary. In fact, it feels like a glimpse into the future. You just can’t look away.” – ArtsHub
★★★★★ “Each element of Love Lock is expertly crafted and together creates an unparalleled synergy. Every aspect – choreography, score, costuming and set – synthesises into a spectacular explosion of colour, richness and immersion that leaves the audience craving more.” – State of the Art
Presented by: Arts and Culture Trust and Sydney Dance Company
A Triple bill featuring:
The Journey Itself is Home by Rafael Bonachela
The Mass Ornament by Fran Diaz
Love Lock by Melanie Lane
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Engine?
Engine runs for 1hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Engine at?
Engine is at Perth's Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth, which is located at 1/182 William Street, Perth, 6000.
How much are tickets for Engine?
Engine tickets start at $68.
How do you get tickets for Engine?
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