Kin

Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby

Kin

27 September 2007 – 06 October 2007 Merlyn Theatre

Malthouse Theatre,

Devised Dance

In 2005, David Page floored Malthouse Theatre audiences with Page 8, a soul-stirring portrait of a life less ordinary. Now, his brother Stephen picks up the story of his family with Kin, a rocking, hip-hop dance jam, riddled with affecting tales. In this new production, Stephen hands the torch to the next generation: in their words, at an age where they are often spoken for but rarely spoken with. Kin is performed entirely by his young relations, whose slim shoulders bare a world of joy and struggle, pain and faith. These kids are deadly: whether break-dancing, singing or just spinning a yarn.

Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby
Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby
Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby
Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby
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Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "Kin". Photographer: Jeff Busby

Cast

Creatives

Acknowledgements

Kin was originally commissioned by the Queensland Art Gallery for the 5th Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT5). Kin was originally supported by the Sidney Myer Foundation. This production of Kin is supported by the Poola Foundation - Tom Kantor Fun.