The River by Zoë Bastin

An intimate contemporary dance performance on the banks of Werribee River on Bunurong Country. Experience the iconic Melbourne Fringe Festival right here in Werribee with a riverside performance at Bungies Hole.

Two dancers move within the environment itself, their bodies responding to the rhythms, textures and forces of the site. Performed at dawn and dusk, when the light and landscape are constantly changing, this duet invites audiences into a shared experience at the edge of the river - where choreography, landscape, and sound unfold together in real time.

Surrounded by flowing water, changing light, and a live sonic landscape, the work traces how romantic relationships move through us over time, carving emotional pathways much like rivers shape the land.

Please dress warmly and appropriately for weather conditions, as temperatures may drop at dusk. There is no walking involved once you arrive on site, with paved pathways leading directly to the designated seating area. Some seating will be provided, including chairs, with additional informal picnic-style seating on mats and blankets. Audiences are welcome to bring warm layers or blankets for comfort.