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Big Life Conversation

Big Life Conversation

Season 2024

Monday 4 March join us from 4-6pm 3wbc.org.au

Our guests today:


Tim Rutty - Set and Costume Designer, Rigger and Physical Performer living with a disability. The Award-winning fearless physical theatre company Gravity Dolls makes its debut with Darebin Arts Speakeasy to perform Future Proof 14 – 16 March, Darebin Arts Centre, with its production of Future Proof. Tim is the co creator of this performance which explores themes of systemic challenges, tectonic shifts, and a planet grappling for survival, all while portraying the ordinary struggles of individuals just trying to navigate their daily lives. The ensemble of local physical performers will bring this

narrative to life on a revolving platform at Darebin Arts Centre for a three night engagement.


Attention all garden lovers: We welcome to the show our second guest for today, Riley Cooper, qualified landscape designer and horticulturalist with over 10 years’ experience in the industry is returning to the 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, but this time, in the crowd-favourite Landscape Design Show Gardens Competition!

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