A daring new dance theatre performance will be staged at Campbelltown Arts Centre next month.
An exploration of success, capitalism, class, and material wealth, artist Emma Harrison’s High Octane takes a visceral look at how these forces shape our identities and bodies.
Hailing from regional Queensland and NSW, Harrison, and an epic line-up of performers and creatives, delves into the hypermasculine world of racing channelling her personal experiences into a provocative interrogation of ambition and its price.
With an explosive blend of movement, rev heads, burnouts, rhinestones, music, and early 2000s-inspired visuals, High Octane takes the stage by force.
A raw and electrifying reflection on the forces that drive us all, High Octane challenges audiences to reconsider their relationship with success, power, and the relentless pursuit of more.
“For me, High Octane is a noughties period piece that dissects class, ambition, and consumption culture,’’ says Emma Harrison.
“Like the endless laps of the Bathurst 1000, it refuses to stop, demanding attention, demanding more.
“I’m excited to bring High Octane to Western Sydney, a place that stirs the same energy and grit I love about my own childhood homes.’’
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Darcy Lound, says he’s thrilled to welcome High Octane to the stage at the arts centre.
“We’re proud to provide a space for artists to create daring and visionary work right here in Campbelltown,” he said.
As far as director of Campbelltown Arts Centre, Mouna Zaylah, is concerned, High Octane is guaranteed to spark some interesting conversations.
“We are so excited to be working with Emma Harrison and her talented team,’’ Ms Zayla said.
SNAPSHOT:
WHAT High Octane
WHERE Campbelltown Arts Centre
WHEN Thursday 27 March – Saturday 29 March 2025
SHOW TIME 7:30pm
PRICES General Admission $30 | Concession $15
More information about the performance can be found at: https://c-a-c.com.au/high-octane/
