Running into the Sun

10 musicians, dancers and actors. a euphoric hour of award-winning physical theatre.

Black banner that reads 'Best in Theatre at Melbourne Fringe'
Black banner that reads 'Best emerging company at Melbourne Fringe'
A live performance featuring a woman dancing passionately, a man playing bass guitar, and a third musician on drum, with a backdrop of tree branches and clouds projected behind them.

This show is a love letter to activists.

A 60 minute, high octane performance with two actors, a three piece jazz band and four contemporary dancers. 

It’s graduation night. Ash and Mary discover they are pregnant. A flash flood hits their hometown. The war crimes overseas become more horrifying.

Running into the Sun is touring back to Aotearoa after a breakthrough debut at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe, winning Best Emerging Company and Best Theatre .

“exhausting but exhilarating” - My Melbourne Arts

“A poignant and energetic snapshot of growing up in turbulent times” - Lilithia Reviews

“a visceral experience” - Theatre Travels

A live musical performance with a woman singing into a microphone, a person bending forward, and a person in the background playing percussion, with a large projected face on the wall behind them.

Written and Directed by: Ben Ashby

Choreographed by: Nadiyah Akbar

A man with long curly hair, glasses, and a beard standing while holding a saxophone. There are colorful lights and a blurred background with a person making a gesture with their hand.

Creatives:
Actors: Ben Ashby, Ethan Morse
Dancers: Nadiyah Akbar, Jasmine Susic, Alec Katsourakis, Luke Romero
Musicians: Toby Leman, Seth Boy (NZ), Davin Ojala (Melbourne), Lennox Grootjans
Climate Consultant: Professor Bronwyn Hayward
AV and Stage Design: Asha Barr
Graphic Design: Cleo Copplestone
Lighting Design: Dany Akbar (Melbourne)