The Farm's 'No One Gets Out of Here Alive' Premieres at Brisbane Festival

Gold Coast-based performing arts company The Farm presents its world premiere of 'No One Gets Out of Here Alive' at Brisbane Festival from 9 to 12 September at the Thomas Dixon Centre, followed by a season at Bleach Festival from 10 to 11 October. The dance-theatre piece confronts mortality with a blend of seriousness and playfulness, aiming to celebrate life rather than mourn death. Directed by Gavin Webber, who also serves as Co-Artistic Director, the production features core artists Kate Harman and Grayson Millwood. The creative process involved consultations with community members, including older women facing death directly, and marked The Farm's first open auditions. The work incorporates ritualistic elements such as singing, laments, and ululation, and deliberately minimizes spoken language to emphasize bodily expression. Webber cites Pina Bausch as an influence, and the production includes imagery like the grim reaper. The cast spans ages from early 20s to mid 60s, reflecting diverse experiences of aging and mortality. The show is part of The Farm's exploration of serious topics, following works like 'Tide' and 'Stunt Double', and represents a culmination of their artistic journey.