RISING: The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave
Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 June 2025, 8.30pm
Witness the pleasure and pain of a 3-day rave, condensed into an hour
Experience the messy sprawl of the rave—all the pain, sweat and catharsis—condensed into one candy-fed endurance piece.
A realm, where music fans become victims to their passions. Where societal mores and political structures get temporarily pulverised by the bpm. And where the shuffle and spin is the only way to win, again and again and again.
Oli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer are three of New Zealand-Aotearoa’s most nimble club fiends. Backed by Suburban Knight’s booming techno, this is their laser-shot of pure movement—detailed down to every beat.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Creator, Choreographer, and Performer: Oli Mathiesen (Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi)
Choreographer and Performer: Lucy Lynch (Ngati Kahungunu)
Choreographer and Performer: Sharvon Mortimer (Ngāti Porou)
Performer: Celia Hext
Creative Producer: Abbie Rogers (Kāi Tahu, Te Arawa)
Music: Suburban Knight
Lighting Designer and Operator: Shanell Bielawa
Stage Manager: Gina Heidekruger
Production Advisory: Lulu Qiu 邱詩露
Event Details
Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 June 2025
Nightly, 8.30pm
$39
Access
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave features flashing lights, strobe lights, loud sounds, and smoke/haze.
Age recommendation | Ages 12+
Buxton Contemporary is fully wheelchair accessible. Find detailed information about building access and available resources on our Visit page. Please contact the gallery at buxton-contemporary@unimelb.edu.au or on 03 9035 9339 if you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation.
SUPPORTERS
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave was supported and presented by Creative New Zealand, Pride Elevates and Auckland Pride Festival, NZ Fringe Festival, Abbotsford Convent and Melbourne Fringe, Performance Space, Nelson Arts Festival, Tiny Fest and Wellesley Studios.
