Premiering for Sydney World Pride 2023 at Phoenix Central Park, Phillip Adams, Australian maverick of contemporary dance presents Triptych, a divine intervention of queer crucifixions inspired by Francis Bacon’s triptych paintings (1944–1986). Adams creates choreographic abstractions of Bacon’s crucifixions: dancers enact duets of physical detachment and violent tremors that evoke the spectacle of horror - a distinguishing feature of Bacon’s oeuvre. Amidst a sphincter-sex-sling installation, performers portray Bacon’s theatrical and surreal imaginariums of the crucifixion in a Disney-esque balletic parody of the grotesque. Over 25 years, Adams’ body of work has insisted on and argued for the visibility of queer aesthetics in Australian contemporary dance, performance and art. Triptych honours queer elders, histories and communities by exploring queer expression throughout art history as a reliable signifier of the ever-changing avant-garde. This event is intended for mature audiences only. To enter the ballot you must be over 18. GO INTO THE BALLOT TO WIN TICKETS - DRAWN ON TUESDAY 7 FEB 2023 Link in bio! World Premiere at Phoenix Central Park Sydney World Pride 17th–25th February 2023 Keep your eyes peeled on our next announcement on Triptych coming to Melbourne in March 2023! Image credit: @3deepdesign with Georges Antoni