A magical, musical science experiment that turns people into instruments!

You’re in Instrument is an engaging performance for kids aged 5-12, featuring two scientists who take students on a wild interactive ride where every movement, thought and emotion becomes music.

Contrasting ancient acoustic sounds with the very latest electronic technological breakthroughs, this is a fun, magical (and sometimes scary!) performance where the audience shapes the story, shakes their bodies, and makes music together!

Framed as a ‘workshop gone rogue’ this crazy quirky experience is an ideal intro to cutting-edge interactive musical practices, theatre, science, science-fiction and the power of sound-art and story-telling. The Sonicrats are a group of professional performers and real-life music technology researchers.

You’re an Instrument is a fun and inclusive performance perfect for primary school ages & special needs audiences (with their educators, families and community).

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Image credit Mikk Hwat
Image credit Mikk Hwat
Image credit Mikk Hwat
Image credit Mikk Hwat

Way Out West Festival

"Their innovation and their passion towards educating and empowering kids through music making, particularly kids with disability, should be supported."

Evie

"The show was really cool and also a bit wow! And a tiny bit scary. I liked making noise with the toys. It was fun!"

Nepean Specialist School

"The whole school was buzzing after that - thanks for providing such an engaging and fun performance, the kids will remember it for a long time!"

CAST & CREATIVES

Alon Ilsar

Alon Ilsar is an Australian drummer, composer, sound designer and instrument designer. He is co-designer of a new interface for electronic percussionists called the AirSticks, using the instrument in projects such as The Hour, The Sticks, Tuka (from Thundamentals), Sandy Evans’ ‘Rockpool,’ Ellen Kirkwood’s ‘[A]part‘, Kirin J Callinan, Kind of Silence (UK), Velize (US), Cephalon (US), Aether (US), Voyager (US), Bondi Dreaming, Silent Spring, Trigger Happy, Monotreme (US) and Brian Campeau.

Ciaran Frame

Ciaran Frame is a composer and researcher based in Melbourne. His work is characterised by an innovative approach to music-making, an interest in collaboration, and a commitment to creating music that is both accessible and meaningful to a broad range of people. His work has featured around Australia and internationally, ranging from turning people into instruments to asking 10,000 people to play the kazoo.

Erick Mitsak

Erick Mitsak is a multi-disciplinary performer and actor. He is the co-creator of JET Circus’ special needs pilot program for Department of Education at Melton Specialist School among a long history of traditional acting (film, tv, stage), puppetry, performance art and kid’s collabs/shows.

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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Additional Ticketing Information

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