A 60 minute performance deep in the heart of the male psyche.
A belligerent confused rite of passage, reeking of homo-social neurosis and cheap aftershave. A group of men lost in the fever dreams of a restlessly mutating society. Luckily, one of them knows the way... or at least he used to. Whether it takes esoteric gymnastics or group hypnosis, they are determined to fight their way to... well, somewhere. Performance artist Josh Rutter gleefully steals from prepubescent vlogs, protein supplement package design, and Hungarian backyard wrestling to create Dance Like a Butterfly Dream Boy.
"Male identity explored through game, ritual and pedagogy leads to excellent entertainment and a strong dance work."
Premier performance Feb 2012
New Performance Festival - Auckland, New Zealand
Premier performance was outdoors on the Heliport of The EDGE performance venue, Auckland.