Experimental: O.Ku,Ni

Join Yumi Umiumare for an evening of dance, theatre, song and tea ceremony.

O.Ku,Ni is an interdisciplinary work that draws inspiration from classical to modern rituals through a powerful female figure Okuni, a Japanese Miko (shrine maiden and dancer) who inhabited Kabuki theatre in early 1600s Japan.

A night of surrealism, punk and playfulness, it is one you won’t want to miss.  

About Experimental

Immerse yourself in the unconventional with a showcase of Melbourne’s fringe arts scene. Join us for a series of intimate performances from local icons and up-and-coming voices inside the Library’s exhibition, The Rest Is Up To You, celebrating 40 years of Melbourne Fringe. 

In partnership with the Metro Tunnel Creative Program, the weekly shows push the boundaries of performance and explore new ideas. Book your seat now!   

About Yumi Umiumare

Yumi Umiumare is an established Japanese Australian Butoh Dancer, choreographer and creator of Butoh Cabaret works. She has been creating her distinctive style of works for 30 years and her creations are renowned for provoking visceral emotions and engaging with cultural identities. Her works have been seen in numerous festivals around the globe and have received several Australian Green Room awards.