ACCESS GUIDE
This is the dust we’re in
Melbourne Fringe 2024
Overview
This is the dust we’re in is a part of Melbourne Fringe and runs from 03-13th of October at Meat Market - Stables, which is located at 2 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne.
A relaxed performance is scheduled for Sunday 6th of October at 4pm.
The production runs for approximately 60 mins.
This guide gives specific information on the relaxed performance in the “What to expect in this relaxed performance” section.
All other information is general access information.
Guide Contents
Production and access information
Location
Dates and times
Length
Age recommendation
Venue Access information
Wheelchair access
Assistance dogs
Getting to Meat Market
Parking
What to expect in this relaxed performance
Relaxed performance details
Seating
The stage
Event and content warnings
The Show
Synopsis
Performers
Contact us
Production and Access information
Location:
This production of This is the Dust we’re in will be performed at Meat Market - Stables which is located at 2 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne, 3051
DATES AND TIMES:
03-05th October - 7pm
06th October - 4pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE
09-12th October - 7pm
13th October - 4pm
Length:
The production has a 60 min duration. There will be no interval.
Doors will open 30mins before the production. Latecomers may not be admitted for security issues.
There will be no rush to leave the venue.
Age recommendation:
This is the dust we’re in is rated M15+.
Venue access information
Wheelchair access:
Meat Market is a fully wheelchair accessible venue.
Access to the Stables is through the front roller doors on Wreckyn Street.
Assistance dogs:
Assistance dogs are welcome at all parts of the venue.
Getting to Meat Market:
Meat Market has a handy “Getting to Meat Market guide” available.
Meat Market is accessible by foot, tram, bus, train and a mobility map is provided.
Parking:
Parking is available, paid, limited and can be busy.
More details:
Meat Market has their own accessibility statement on their website.
If you wish to learn more about the Meat Market - Stables, there is a venue guide on their website including a virtual tour.
What to expect in this relaxed performance
Seating
Seating will be capped for the relaxed performance at 75%. Seating is unallocated.
The seating arrangement is in a semi square and all seats are easily moved. Room will be made on the inner edges of the square for those in wheelchairs and mobility scooters for easiest access and viewing position.
A member of the Hot Lunch team will organise this arrangement with those affected.
Relaxed performance details:
Hot Lunch aims to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for neurodiverse people or people with sensory and/or neurological differences.
Because of this, the performance on Sunday the 6th of October at 4 pm will be a Relaxed performance, which also qualifies as a low sensory performance.
The below changes to the show will occur to accommodate for those with different needs and have been designed with a member of the arts neurodiverse community.
Low Sensory Translation of the performance lighting
Low Sensory Translation of the performance sound
Addition of the house lights at a low level
Open door policy
Walk around policy
Open phone policy
A quiet room will be available
Extra FOH staff will be available to assist
Audience members will be free to move around stimulate and engage in any other self-calming practises.
The stage:
The entrance to the venue is through a large roller door. The space is warehouse style and is quite large.
From here the audience enters the foyer, and to the immediate left is the entrance to the performance area.
There is no raked seating so the stage is on the same level as the seating.
There is not a big set, but objects will be brought into the space.
There will be projection on the back wall throughout the performance.
Event and content warnings:
This is the dust we’re in takes place in a warehouse type space and uses amplified sound and instruments.
There are various lighting cues throughout the performance, although these will be lowered for the relaxed performance.
There are 4 performers who often work quite fast and physically.
There are times where there is projected text on the back wall, this is also video content at times.
There is some audience participation throughout the performance but this is a low pressure environment and no one will be forced to interact with the performers.
Performers may appear and re-appear from unexpected places during the show, but will not be used as a way to scare or intimidate.
There may also be: Haze Effects, Strong Coarse Language, Staged Violence, Alcohol Use, Misogyny.
The show
Performers
Rebekah Carton
Alexander Lloyd
Delta Brooks
Tom Richards
Synopsis:
This is the dust we’re in is a post dramatic exploration of Ray Lawlers’ Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.
As such it does not follow a traditional narrative, rather it is our experience in relation to the work and how we as theatremakers interpret it.
Expect personal stories, songs, retellings and abstractions. The show is packed with nostalgia and Australiana references.
As the show is still in development this page will be updated with any specific instances of note.
Contact Us
Who to contact:
For any queries you can email Tom Richards at hello@hotlunch.au
If you have any venue queries you can contact Meat Market directly either via email meatmarket@melbourne.vic.gov.au or via phone (03) 9329 9966
CREATED BY
Delta Brooks
Rebekah Carton
Alex Lloyd
Tom Richards
PHOTOGRPAHY
Matto Lucas