BoilOver is an inclusive performance ensemble which aims to devise unique performances in a safe, supportive and fun environment. The ensemble creates opportunities for artists to explore their skill and creativity through a theatre setting.
Led by professional arts practitioners, members learn to develop skills and performance works over time. We also offer access to performance events and inclusive theatre festivals.
Through performance-making, our members increase their physical skills, emotional literacy, self-esteem, social networks and creativity.
Who is it for?
BoilOver is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has an interest in performing or in the work that goes on behind the scenes in the performing arts. People with an NDIS plan can join this group.
‘The Birds’: October 2023 and December 2023
As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023 we performed an original piece of street theatre called The Birds at The Abbotsford Convent.
You can see highlights of the show here.
The show was also adapted for International Day of People with Disability and performed in Sunbury at the Hume Global Learning Centre. We were joined by our friends at 5 Angry Men and the Women’s Circus for a performing arts festival to celebrate the contribution people with a disability make to the arts scene.
‘Meet me at the Disco’: December 2022
Filled with high energy fun and self-expression, ‘Meet me at the Disco’ celebrated 1970s music and dancing. Tickets included entry to a community disco. You can see highlights from the show here.
The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
‘BUOY’: June 2022
Filled with high-tech audio visual and aerial performances, BUOY was a moving multisensory theatre experience exploring stories of what separates us and what keeps us connected. You can see highlights from the show here.
The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
Learn more
Contact us if you are interested in being part of this production, or you want to come along one week to see if BoilOver is for you.
Call 9744 4455 or email boilover@scchc.org.au.
You can also follow us on the BoilOver Facebook page or on Instagram.
Click here to download a copy of our brochure.
Cost
Talk to us about cost. It can depend on if you use this program through a plan like NDIS.
Location
Members meet weekly in Sunbury.
Acknowledgements
BoilOver acknowledges the support of Hume City Council, Creative Australia and the West Gate Tunnel Authority through the Sunbury and Bulla Neighbourhood Fund.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
