Hydra Poesis presents the world premiere of new Western Australian work Personal Political Physical Challenge (PPPC) at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) from 16 – 20 July 2010.

Directed by performance innovator Sam Fox, PPPC is a provocative, exciting and adult interpretation of the childhood game: truth, dare or physical challenge? The presentation uses contemporary dance blended with surreal theatre and flaming set design to comment on relationship stories in contemporary society:

"From B-grade romance to high drama, protagonists are so often concerned with the internal intricacies of their relationship with each other with no regard to their shared connection to the rest of the world. In this show we set those plot indulgences on fire!” – Sam Fox

Intense, raw and unflinching, the work is also choreographed by Fox in collaboration with an ensemble cast starring Rachel Ogle (BalletLab, Buzz Dance Theatre, Kompany Kido) and Martin Hansen (Chunkymove, Underpass, Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance). The creation of PPPC’s visual world is led by Thea Costantino with original compositions delivered by Perth’s own woman-Korg-laptop matrix, Stina Thomas.

Bookings through PICA on (08) 9228 6300 or visit the PICA website.



Personal Political Physical Challenge
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Perth Cultural Centre
James Street, Northbridge
16 – 20 July 2010
7.30pm (Sunday 18 July 6pm)
$28/$22