Accessible, Intimate, Transportable.
A concept by Michelle Heaven and Ben Cobham presented by Restless Dance Theatre – a groundbreaking project combining performance, research, and advocacy to promote arts in health. Directed by choreographer Michelle Heaven and featuring Restless Dance Theatre, The Lensical reimagines the intersection of live performance and immersive art, creating intimate dance-theatre experiences for audiences in hospitals. Bespoke design by Ben Cobham will transform patient rest areas into intimate sanctuaries for boutique performances that enhance the viewer experience and provide reprieve from the hospital environment. Each uplifting short work will be crafted to emotionally resonate with diverse audiences, celebrate performing arts and support patient health and well-being.
Presentations:
- Adelaide Festival Centre’s DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025, Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre