Art Talk: Happy As Larry

Join dynamic choreographer Shaun Parker and dancers from Happy As Larry in conversation about their work.

Happy As Larry is a dynamic, playful and multilayered new dance work which investigates the elusive nature of human happiness. Created by award-winning Australian choreographer Shaun Parker, this powerful performance combines an intoxicating, free-flowing mix of break-dance, ballet and contemporary dance.

An emerging talent on the world stage, Parker won the 2008 Australian Dance Award for outstanding achievement in independent dance. Following tours to Europe and Asia, Parker has developed a reputation for choreography which combines a“fat dose of funny” with a visionary dance aesthetic.

In Happy As Larry, nine remarkable performers offer breathtaking interpretations of nine distinct personality types. Accentuated by a vibrant electroacoustic score, the performers bring fun and danger to the fore of this innovative and moving dance work. Happy As Larry fuses gritty urban realism with jaw-dropping physicality to create an uplifting exploration of the human condition. This explosive, original work is the perfect production for lovers of all dance styles.

Image: Stephen Oxenbury

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