BLUSHING
Presented by Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre
Directed by Indiah Morris
A CHARGE OF CELLS. A RUSH OF HEAT. SKIN AGAINST SKIN.
Blushing is a bold new physical theatre work investigating touch in all it's shapes and forms. Enter the microscopic world of the Cells writhing beneath your skin, dissecting the intricacies of physical intimacy across our lives. At a time when distance is the norm, and touch an almost radical act in a post-pandemic world, Blushing examines our internal dance between shame and curiosity. From a cast of 8 incredible Brisbane performers, witness your bodies’ evolving relationship to touch as we grow and navigate the complexities of physical contact. In bold colour and high-energy movement, Blushing invites us to a world that celebrates skin on skin.
Dive deep into the Blushing world with our Blushing Movement & Devising Workshop accompanying the show.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Indiah Morris
Lighting Design: Briana Clark
Costume Realisers: Maxi Mossman, Shanne O'Leary, Ebony Webb, Mia Sibley
Intimacy Co-ordinator: Tahlia Miller
ORIGINAL DEVISING TEAM:
Blushing was originally devised in 2024 with a cast of Zen Zen Zo company members and interns. This IN THE RAW season formed the foundation of what Blushing was to become.
Zen Zen Zo Company Members: Maisie Crosdale, Gina Tay Limpus, Maxi Mossman, Liam Linane, Wayne Jennings, Stuart Nix, Shanne O’Leary, Jackson O’Sullivan
Zen Zen Zo Interns: Lauren Rotante, Jack Simpson, Zola Allen, Mira Chorik, Kari Scott Matthew, Mimi Floreani, Mia Sibley, Mags Doherty, Angela Barnard, Cade Williams, Ava Stewart, Ebony Webb, Anabella Gregory
Intimacy Consultant: Tahlia Miller
DISCLAIMERS:
Age Recommendation: 16+
Seating and Audience Movement: Blushing is a promenade work. There will be walking required and limited seating available that will be reserved for accessibility needs. If you would like to bring your own cushion to sit on and move around with, please feel free to do so. Accessibility: The Holy Trinity Church Hall is wheelchair accessible and there is accessible parking on site. For further accessibility inquiries please email
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Relaxed Performances: This season includes two relaxed performances on Sunday 22nd at 7pm and Sunday 29th at 2pm. These will include no haze, open doors throughout the performance, a cast introduction at the top of the show and reduced noise throughout.
Content: Blushing contains mild sexual references, and depictions and allusions to violence.
Blushing has been supported by The Creative Sparks Grant Program, Holy Trinity Church, Studio1, Steven May Productions and Backbone Youth Arts. The Creative Sparks Grant Program is an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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