Honest Body - 3 day journey (MELB)

LIVE BEYOND THE WALLS OF IDENTITY

It can be confroting to be with what is — to feel and not shut down, to let our humanness show. Yet there is nothing more relieving than being honest in our own skin. To honour what we feel. To stop performing the polite dance of falsehood.

Open World Theatre is a forum for authentic connection and expression. It invites participants into a new language of being — one that feels like remembering our humanity before we were shamed or tamed.

-= Atlas guides participants through a Cycle of Aliveness =-

Phase 01: Essence = listening to subtle internal shifts.
Phase 02: Embodiment = rewilding movement so the body can speak.
Phase 03: Social = naming the awkward and unspoken impulses toward others.
Phase 04: Artistic = opening into creative flow states.
Phase 05: Sacred = coalescing as a group into the innate sense of that which honours the sacred.

This is the journey of self towards coherence: cultivating the capacity to be with all of yourself, while training in a method that frames the transpersonal theatre of the psyche. Together, we learn to see the shadow puppets and flick the light switch — revealing the love and innocence beneath even our most fearful defences.

Ultimately, this is a declaration of hope — a practice of remembering what it means to be fully, courageously alive in a time that needs it most.

-= Schedule =-

18:30 – 20:30 | Friday 12 Dec: Opening Ceremony = Orient as a group. Meet the facilitator + introduction to the theory behind the method. Somatic drop-in + ‘Cocoon’ practice to connect physiology, emotion and awareness.

(NOTE: A 'Restore & Release' Yoga class will be held in the space on Saturday morning 10:30-11:30. You are welcome to join this as a lead in to the day. Details on the Open Space website.)

12:00 – 18:00 | Saturday 13 Dec: Cycle of Aliveness = Deep dive into the Open World “Human Interaction Lab” method. A gradient and guided experience of the way of the sacred self. A group exploration of relating and tracking the aliveness in the room. Examining the subtle shifts between closing and opening as we defend vs surrender to truthful meet the moment and each other.

11:00 – 15:00 | Sunday 14 Dec: Open Stage = Explore the ‘Beauty Way‘. Applying the work from Saturday, we open into heart-felt expression and creative flow states, (always anchored in sincerity and raw honesty).

-= Tickets =-

Investment: $270 + booking fee

* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.

-= Location =-

Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.

Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.


* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.