In the Round

Blurring the boundaries of sound, movement and play, experience the collective energy of In The Round.

In The Round is an immersive improvisation led by 2025 Green Room Award Winner Melinda Smith, a trailblazing dancer, musician, poet and collaborator. The work blurs the boundaries between sound, movement and play, bringing together musicians with and without disability in a shared circle where listening, turn-taking and spontaneous interaction guide the flow of music.

At its heart are the AirSticks – gesture based instruments created at Monash University's SensiLab – that transform movement into sound, opening radical new possibilities for expression. Through shifting combinations of duos, trios and larger ensembles, performers invite audiences into surprising textures, intimate exchanges and exhilarating collective energy.

Bold Stage is generously supported by the Margaret Lawrence Bequest, and donors to the Learning and Access Consortium.

Photo credit: Nicole Tsourlenes

Tickets

Standard $10

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

Artists

Melinda Smith
Nicole Tsourlenes
Brenton Ponza
Alessio Dilettoso
Steph O'Hara
Ciaran Frame
Alon Ilsar
Erick Mitsak
Zela Papageorgiou
Monash University percussionists