Dance of the Bee – Arts House

Overview

Have you heard all the buzz around the new show at North Melbourne Town Hall? Frankly, it seems kind of hard to ignore. Presented by Arts House, this live musical performance asks us to consider our relationship with the natural world, combining the talents of composer Martin Friedel, a trio of pianists and the vocalists from the Astra Choir. But they'll all likely be overshadowed by the true stars of the production: a gigantic swarm of honey bees.

The insect ensemble will be enclosed within a giant glass hive, with their every movement projected via video. Their buzzing should provide a unique aural backdrop for the music of their human collaborators, which will range from "soundscapes to intense virtuosic arrangements, punctuated by semi-improvised sonic excursions".

It's on for three nights only, so grab your tickets quick – otherwise you'll end up feeling stung.