Transmute Butoh Caberet: University of Melbourne
Melbourne’s legendary Yumi Umiumare, leads student performers in the creation of a playful, transgressive and hyper-energized hybrid. Combining the physical extremes of butoh and the emotional intimacy of cabaret, Trans-Mute will reframe everyday stories as strange outlandish songs and dances.
Director/Devisor – Yumi Umiumare
Dramaturg – Tom Gutteridge
Designer – Ellen Strasser
Assistant Director/Sound Designer – Felix Ho
Lighting Designer – Matthew Seah
Lighting Mentor – Richard Vabre
Photography: Vikk Shayen
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