A bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down Syndrome, Lighting the Dark shines brightly on Chris’ profoundly moving and life-affirming adventure through the world. Inspired by Chris’ real-life heroes Banksy, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, each of these icons acts as a mirror reflecting Chris’ expansive perception and limitless sense of possibility..

With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate darkness. A masterpiece of collaboration and community, Lighting the Dark is a profound celebration, traversing individual and universal truths in a dance to the very centre of what it means to be human.