The Substation/​ Western Edge/​ Collective x Open Stage: Sonder/

PRESENTED BY WESTERN EDGE

Join Western Edge for Collective x Open Stage: Sonder, the grand finale of their Open Stage quarterly series, where art and empathy combine in a celebration of the shared human experience. Inspired by the concept of Sonder – the realisation that every person has a life as vivid and complex as our own – Western Edge invite you to explore the depth and diversity of individual stories, and the power of connection through creativity.

This special night also marks the completion of 3 years together for The Collective, our ensemble of emerging actors, as we conclude our Level Up professional development program. Through a series of monologues and scenes, The Collective will bring to life narratives that reflect not only the complexity of human emotion, but offer a window into their unique journeys. 

As we close out the Open Stage series, and the year, at Western Edge, join us for a night of performances, music, poetry, and storytelling, with a lineup of artists curated by Achela Chok. Immerse yourself in the richness of the stories and lives we inhabit, and the parts in between that connect us all.

FEATURING

Akwal Magek

An Dang

Ayanttu

Chala Mohamed

Fardows Abdul

Kiril Stamenkov

Milana Markovic-Matovic

Sarah Iman

Tèbir 

Waj Chok

This project is supported by VicHealth through the Future Reset initiative and the Ian Potter Foundation. Production support is provided by ON3 Studio. 

ABOUT

Western Edge is a not-for-profit arts organisation creating safer spaces for young artists from Melbourne’s West to tell their own stories, with their own voice, in their own way.

Each Open Stage event in the quarterly series has been curated by a young producer from the West, who program the events in line with their own specific practice and communities. Open Stage: Sonder is curated by Achela Chok.

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CONTENT WARNINGS

This event contains coarse language, mature themes, sudden loud noises and is presented in low lighting.

ACCESS

Please note, this is a licensed event, requiring photo ID. Attendees under 18 years old are welcome to attend, accompanied by a responsible adult guardian.

Complimentary catering will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements when booking your ticket.

This event is wheelchair accessible and gender neutral accessible toilets are available. Registered assistance animals are welcome. Some chairs and seating will be provided.

AUSLAN INTERPRETATION

This event will be Auslan interpreted by interpreters from Auslan Stage Left.