Storm Approaching Wangi and Other Desires

Join us at the Drill Hall Gallery for an excerpt from Storm Approaching Wangi and Other Desires, a contemporary ballet about the life and art of Australian painter William Dobell, by Skip Willcox, Belle Beasley, James Drinkwater, and Joseph Franklin. The evening will commence with drinks, a performance by musicians, followed by the 30 minute excerpt from the ballet.

Dancers: Alexander Abbot, Nicholas Jachno, Cassidy McDermott-Smith, Mitchell Christie
Composed by Joseph Franklin with performing musicians: Ollie McGill, Sam Gill, and Chloe Kim

Storm Approaching Wangi and Other Desires was first commissioned by Lake Macquarie Multi-Arts Pavillion (mima) in 2022. Supported by the RISE Fund from the Australian Government.

General admission: $35
Friends of the Drill Hall Gallery: $25
Students: $15

Image: Performance of Storm Approaching Wangi and Other Desires. Photo: Ben Adams