Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta is thrilled to partner with our friends at Force Majeure to offer the INCITE Intro Workshop as part of the Heartland Festival lineup.

This opportunity is perfect for artists looking to switch up or hone their skills working with movement in their practice, and spark a starting point for new works through working with the body.

Facilitated by Lia Reutens (Force Majeure Art Force Artist), the three-hour workshop is an exciting introductory class to Force Majeure’s methodology of Physical Practice and Movement Generation.

You’ll learn simple and effective exercises to demonstrate:

  • How to work with the breath and the moving body,
  • Structured improvisation tasks,
  • Generating movement with text,
  • And the dramaturgy of movement storytelling.

And if you weren’t already convinced, included in the workshop is a complimentary ticket for Re:Group’s POV that night at 7pm. Two for the price of one – what a steal.

Spots are strictly limited and are sure to go fast.

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Please be advised as this is a movement-based workshop, participants should wear suitable and comfortable clothing. Participants may be guided to undertake physical interaction with others.

Cast & Creatives

Facilitated by Lia Reutens, Force Majeure Art Force Artist

Lia Reutens is an Asian-Australian creative with a BA in Fine Arts. Her discipline in ballet morphed into a rebellious love affair with Physical Theatre and the Circus Arts. She produced her own shows, trained and danced Butoh in Japan with Maro Akaji/ Dairakudakan, acted in Australia’s hit ABC TV series “Dance Academy” and travelled Australia acting in multiple children’s touring shows which premiered at both the Brisbane Festival and Melbourne Festival (Monkey: Journey to the West, Bell Shakespeare & Theatre of Image). After two INCITE intensives with Force Majeure, Lia’s skills expanded to Movement Director for Monkey Baa Theatre’s touring show, “The Peasant Prince” (Arts on Tour 2024) and also Movement Director/ Assistant Director for Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Family Program, “There’s a Sea in my Bedroom” in 2024. Lia has been a proud MEAA Member since 1998. Lia will be joining Force Majeure again for the premiere of Gardener’s Apprentice in September this year and is a member of the company’s Art Force collective of collaborators.

ACCESSIBILITY

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

If you have accessibility requirements, please email Box Office at boxoffice_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au and a member of our team will be in contact to assist.

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Additional Ticketing Information

$6.95 Transaction Fee applies.

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