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Drum Tao
Presented by Retfar Entertainment.
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 14 August | 8:00pm |
| Friday, 15 August | 8:00pm |
| Saturday, 16 August | 4:00pm & 8:00pm |
| Venue |
|---|
| Perth Concert Hall |
Event Info
The Martial Art of Drum!
Following the highly successful and critically acclaimed sell out world tour and Australian tour 2006, and a No. 1 box-office smash hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Japan's most celebrated and elite company of martial art drummers, Drum Tao, will return their awe-inspiring and innovative production to Australian audiences with a bigger and better all new production.
Retfar Entertainment proudly announce the Australian return of "Tao - The Martial Art of the Drum". This production has been seen by over 5 million worldwide, amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their stunningly executed performances. The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated power and spectacle or their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Taiko Drumming with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Japanese excellence.
Powerful athletic bodies and training regimes consisting of 14 hours per day, explosive percussion and timeless rituals are complimented perfectly in this Japanese spectacular featuring unrivalled drumming and martial arts mastery that creates an unforgettable performance. The 16 young drummers beat their huge drums with outstanding precision, vehemence and persistency on their Wadaiko-Drums, which have a circumference of up to 1.70 metres and weighs about 400 kilograms.""Spectacular percussive, visually compelling, and elementally energising... precisely choreographed and athletically executed... as strange and beautiful as a dream" - UK Independent
"Supernaturally fit and superbly trained... deserving of five standing ovations that the company received, undoubtedly one of the worlds finest shows" - Herald
"This athletic form of drumming display from and ensemble of young attractive percussionists is exactly the kind of funky street smart adaptation of ancient traditionalism that plays well with audiences of all ages" - The Scotsman
"If you're looking for inspired drumming and infectious dance rhythms and the athleticism of the highest creed, you'll be disappointed. This is much, much more spectacular" - UK Guardian
For more information please visit the Drum Tao website.
Seating Information
Reserved Seating.
Please view the Seating Plan for Price Reserves allocation.
You may experience some restriction to viewing in the Upper Gallery C Reserve.
Event Schedule
Approximate duration: tba.
Prices
| Prices Available Online | A Reserve | B Reserve | C Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.90 | $69.90 | $59.90 |
| Concession Children Aged 4-15 years old, Pensioners, Seniors Card Holders | $69.90 | $59.90 | $49.90 |
Additional Information
Group Bookings
Special prices for Groups 10+ people are available via the Group Bookings Department Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm on (08) 9321 6831.
Wheelchair Bookings
Patrons requiring wheelchair bookings should contact BOCS Ticketing on (08) 94841133 or visit a BOCS Ticketing Outlet / Agency.
Companion Card is accepted for this event.
Patrons requiring to book with a Companion Card should visit a BOCS Ticketing Outlet / Agency or contact BOCS Ticketing on (08) 94841133. Companion card bookings cannot be processed via this website.
