Concrete Playground

It is wonderful being able to watch two artists collaborate over a period of years and through various projects, developing both as individuals and equally creating their own shared practice. Helen Herbertson and Ben Cobham’s creative partnership is a perfect example, and they are bringing two of their new works to CarriageWorks this month.

Running as twin shows, Morphia Series and Sunstruck – a premonition of events offer Herbertson and Cobham’s exploration of dream and memory. Morpheus, Greek god of dreams, entices us with his undulating distortion of the waking mind, while solarised visions of worlds been and becoming crackle between performer and audience.

Poetry – linguistic, physical, aural and visual – guides Herbertson and Cobham’s joint practice, and theirs is a relationship that has sold out shows across the country. Be quick to grab your place for these performances, as audience numbers are strictly limited.


Photo by Jeff Busby