Deaf and Disabled artists are set to take centre stage for Melbourne's newest festival. Alter State is a major new arts festival that puts the work of Deaf and Disabled artists from Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) in the spotlight, encouraging interconnectedness and curiousity between both disabled and non-disabled communities.
It all kicks off this September with a packed program, including Meremere, a unique "performance documentary" from critically acclaimed performer Rodney Bell, as well as Momentum, a site-specific circus work created for performances on the Main Lawn.
Other highlights include When The World Turns, a sensory experience for young people with complex disabilities and their families – as well as an excellent digital program, spearheaded by The Other Film Festival and also featuring Meremere (free online), available during the festival for those who wish to engage from home.
The Alter State program runs from September 12 to October 9. Check out the full program at the official website.