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2026 Festival 29 Sept-18 Oct

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Fringe Focus Taiwan

FreeSteps - Swinging Years


Name: FreeSteps - Swinging Years
Subtitle: A decade-long dance journey by an acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer.
Tags: Artists 55+
Vibes: Contemporary,Dynamic,Profound
Programs: Curated Program,Passport,Fringe Focus Taiwan,Meat Market
Guides: 
Credits:
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
Created by HORSE
Choreographed by Wei-Chia Su
Description:
A gentle dance work with dancers from the community who are all over 60 years old.


Curated Program

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Inside the comfort zone

Dance & Physical Theatre

Passport

Meat Market

Contemporary

Participatory

Devised

A decade-long dance journey by an acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer.

Dynamic

Profound

FreeSteps - Grand Canyon


Name: FreeSteps - Grand Canyon
Subtitle: One Performer. One Sheet of Paper. A sculpture with a life of its own.
Tags: 
Vibes: Beautiful,Contemporary,Refined
Programs: Curated Program,Passport,Fringe Focus Taiwan
Guides: 
Credits:
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
Created by HORSE
Choreographed by Wei-Chia Su
Description:
A pop up performance of a dancer and a large sheet of paper.


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One Performer. One Sheet of Paper. A sculpture with a life of its own.

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We Need a Flower


Name: We Need a Flower
Subtitle: A gentle performance for babies and their grown-ups.
Tags: Interactive
Vibes: Beautiful,Evocative,Joyful
Programs: Curated Program,Passport,Fringe Focus Taiwan
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Presented by Melbourne Fringe and ArtPlay
Created and Performed by Double and Cross Theater Group
 
Description:
A gentle show for babies (0-24 months). No language is used.


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A gentle performance for babies and their grown-ups.

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Joyful

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Now in its sixth year, Fringe Focus Taiwan shines a light on Taiwan's bold and innovative arts scene.