Renowned actor and writer Humphrey Bower is bringing his adaptation David Malouf’s classic An Imaginary Life to Dampier and Cossack.
Bower will perform his adaptation with live musician Pavan Kumar Hari on 21 June at the Dampier Community Hub and then 28 June at the Bond Store in Cossack.
An Imaginary Life, written by David Malouf, is about the Ancient Roman poet Ovid living in exile on the edge of the Black Sea, and his encounter with a ‘wild child’. He teaches the child to speak and learns about the latter’s connection to nature and life.
This presentation is part of an Artist in Residence Program, delivered across two weeks, focusing on connecting deeply with place through sound, storytelling, and community engagement.
A workshop will be held before the two performances with sound designer Kingsley Reeve revealing the process of tuning in for natural acoustics of a room and resonates with what already exists.
City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott said the work was a unique and interesting interpretation of the story.
“We are proud to support projects like An Imaginary Life, which demonstrate the power of the arts to transform spaces and bring people together,” Cr Scott said.
“This performance is a great example of how creative storytelling can connect deeply with both place and community.
“We remain committed to fostering opportunities for artists and sharing unique experiences with our community and invite everyone to join us in celebrating this remarkable event.”
Visit reap.karratha.wa.gov.au/imaginary-life to secure your tickets to the workshops and the live performances.