Fortūna, playing at the Canberra Theatre Centre on 17 – 18 October. Photo: Canberra Theatre Centre.
In the Philippines, people often say kung ano ang itinanim, siya’ng aanihin — “what you reap is what you sow.” But does it really matter what we do, or is everything simply a matter of good fortune? What IS good fortune?
Fortūna is a powerful new solo dance/theatre work that dives into the themes of luck, wealth, and fortune through a vibrant fusion of Filipino folk dance, Hip-Hop and spoken word.
At its heart is the real-life story of dancer and choreographer Sugar Kaye Sañejo Grefaldeo, tracing her path from her first dance experiences in Manila to her current life in Australia. The work questions the concept of “fortune” while also reflecting on the challenge of communicating the value of dance to both family and wider society.
The Details
What: Fortūna
When: 17 – 18 October
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: $20.00 – $30.00. Buy tickets.
