Amor brings us back into curiosity for Love, and is a meticulously crafted sensory experience that captivates the ears, eyes, and emotions of its audience. This beautifully intimate and insightful production is a must-see for anyone pondering the age-old question, What is love?”
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About the Show
Dive deep into the enigmatic essence of love’s in-between spaces with Amor, a newly devised physical theatre spectacle brought to life by D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective.
Amor explores love’s subtle nuances. Within a mesmerising visual and sound landscape, our multicultural ensemble takes place at the crossroads of love and its polar opposite. Love meets anger, compassion faces indifference, and courage dances with fear—these extremes converge in a captivating display that’s as thought-provoking as it is emotionally stirring.
Every person holds a love story, and Amor leads the audience on a journey into their own narrative. It incites reflection on what separates one from others and what binds us all together in the collective story of humanity.
This production shatters traditional boundaries with D.I.V.E’s unique blend of movement, visual poetry, and compelling narratives. In a non-conventional theatre setting without stages or seats, the spectators are invited to stand alongside the performers, embarking on a truly visceral and emotional experience.
As we challenge conventions and approach love from diverse angles, Amor beckons the audience to explore the depths of love’s in-betweenness, asking: What do you love? How do you love? Do you really love? Is love what you feel or what you are told to feel? What is your journey, and is it ever too late to rediscover the enchantment of love again?
Ensemble
Director: Cesar Genaro
Performing Artists: Bella Wanwei Liu, Mary Eggleston, Megan O’Hare, Valentina Ayala
Creative Producer: Priscila Da Cunha
Sound & Light Design: Cesar Genaro
Dramaturgy & Costume Design: Priscila Da Cunha
Choreography: Bella Wanwei Liu
Makeup: Jane Wanrong Liu and Bella Wanwei Liu
“It was such a visceral exploration of love – like a living breathing poem. It took our breath away!“
University Professor
“Apart from the amazing talent, I loved the different mediums: aerial silks, singing and interactions with the audience.“
Audience Member
“Raw, intense, true.“
Audience Member
Plan Your Visit
Run Time
60 minutes with no intermission.
Accessibility and Seating Arrangement
The audience is required to stand for the duration of the performance. Amor is a roving performance. There are no seats; audience members are asked to walk a short distance following the actors and to stand during the show (around 60 minutes). We strongly encourage you to move around the performance space for the best vantage points – our volunteers will guide you to the best spots for each scene. Priority seating will be provided for those who need it. Seats are limited. Please email [email protected] to request priority seating.
Wheelchairs – The show and the theatre are fully accessible for patrons who remain in their wheelchairs.
Warnings
Recommended for audiences 15+.
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Photos
Photos by Vlad da Cunha and Barry John Alsop (Eyes Wide Open Images)
Our Partners in the development & touring of Amor:
Sunshine Coast Season: Supported by Ray White Commercial Noosa & Sunshine Coast and the Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation.
Interregional Tour: Toured to regional audiences through JUTE Theatre Company’s DARTS initiative. Locally hosted by JUTE Theatre Company (Cairns), Cook Shire Council (Cooktown), the Centre for Australasian Theatre (Julatten) and RASN NQ/Topology (Townsville). This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.
