projectmuse

  What if 'The Muse' is in fact one lone deity, whose role it is to serve all who are in need of inspiration? 

What does she do when no-one requires her services? 

Where does she wait? 

Does she have a voice? 

Is she smart? Funny? 

Does she consent to this Muse role?

projectMUSE fuses dance, theatre, original score, large-scale costume and set design, exquisite lighting and AV-Projection design and the unique use of SPFX body paint and prosthetics. A culmination of Hannah’s years experience constantly being in a muse role for others,  she explores the abstract concept of inspiration and real-life stories of historical muses. How can this role be acknowledged, utilized, abused or projected? How can the artist/muse relationship be pulled apart and re-imagined?  United through filmic scenes created through projection, light and paint, the world is decadently visceral, often unsettling and mesmerising.  

projectMUSE offers a theatre experience that is visually stunning, provocative and showcases powerful female storytelling and performance.

The 2022 performance of projectMUSE as part of the Auckland Arts Festival 'Truth & Lies' programme has been cancelled due to covid restrictions.

NOTE: Gallery images contain nudity