Running into the Sun

9 musicians, dancers and actors.
One euphoric hour of physical theatre.

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.

“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.

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.

Winner - Best Theatre Melbourne Fringe 2024
Winner - Emerging Company Award Melbourne Fringe 2024
Winner - Excellence in Movement Wellington Theatre Awards 2025
Nominee - Most Original Production Wellington Theatre Awards 2025
Nominee - Excellence in Ensemble Wellington Theatre Awards 2025

.Written and Directed by: Ben Ashby

Choreographed by: Nadiyah Akbar

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)