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Lighting The Dark | Dancenorth Australia

Lighting the Dark is a bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome.

9 - 11 April 2026

| Theatre Royal Studio Theatre, The Hedberg

Lighting The Dark - hero image
Theatre Royal Studio Theatre, The Hedberg
29 Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000

A journey to the very centre of what it means to be human.

Lighting the Dark is a bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome.

Chris, the embodiment of love itself, emanates compassion, transcending limitations and inviting us all into his radiant embrace. Yet, amidst his rich internal landscape of dreams and boundless imagination, the world often fails to see beyond the cover of the book – a book that if we dared to open it, would reveal radical inspiration, creative brilliance, hope and love.

With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate the darkness. A masterpiece of collaboration and community, Lighting the Dark reminds us of the complexity of life’s challenges.

Inspired by the iconic figures of Banksy, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Chris finds kinship in their revolutionary spirit, each serving as a reflection of his own vision.

Theatre Royal Studio Theatre, The Hedberg
29 Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
Listing Updated: 12 February 2026

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