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Cloak & Dagger
Presented by Van Diemen's Band, Theatre Royal & Theatre North
Buried secrets, double meanings and encrypted emotions from England's most turbulent century, vividly brought to life by "Australia's Baroque supergroup" (The Australian).
Music can be as simple as a love song. But if you keep digging down through its notes and phrases you’ll find buried secrets, double meanings and encrypted emotions. In the 17th Century, the power of songs to conceal communications and courier clandestine messages was used to spread political propaganda, revealed signs of witchcraft and privately practise banned religions.
In typical VDB style, Cloak & Dagger recontextualises these songs for the modern day, opening a portal into the hearts and minds of people in an age of political turmoil, religious upheaval and social revolt - all themes that continue to resonate today.
Curated by VDB Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff, this fascinating new program traverses songs by John Dowland, witches dances, hop-soaked protest songs from bawdy taverns, new settings of the propaganda-laden Broadside Ballads, and Henry Purcell’s beloved “Dido’s Lament” from Dido & Aeneas.
Featuring guest vocalists Lotte Betts-Dean (23-27 Oct) and Quin Thomson (28 Oct), Cloak & Dagger is performed by some of Australia's most respected musicians on gut strings and instruments of the past.
More about Cloak & Dagger
VDB Artistic Director shares her inspiration and motivations for delving into this fascinating period of history.
Partners
| Voice | Lotte Betts-Dean (Latrobe, munatrik/Stanley, Franklin, nipaluna/Hobart) Quin Thomson (Launceston) |
| Artistic Director & Baroque Violin | Julia Fredersdorff |
| Violin, Recorder | Simone Slattery |
| Viola | Katie Yap |
| Cello | Martin Penicka |
| Viola da Gamba | Laura Vaughan |
| Virginals, Organ | Donald Nicolson |
| Harp | Meriel Owen |
Cloak & Dagger was curated with the assistance of Dr Chrissie Berryman. |
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This project was assisted through the Strategic Touring Fund, an initiative of the Tasmanian Performing Arts Centres. |
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This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia. |
Event and ticketing details
Date & Time
| Latrobe Memorial Hall |
Wed 23 October 6.00pm |
| Stanley Town Hall |
Thu 24 October 6.00pm |
| Ian Potter Recital Hall (The Hedberg) |
Sat 26 October *Limited tickets available* 3pm, 7pm |
| The Palais, Franklin |
Sun 27 October 6.30pm |
| Princess Theatre, Launceston |
Mon 28 October 6.00pm |
Tickets
| Launceston, Latrobe, Stanley, Franklin - Full | $45.00 |
| Launceston, Latrobe, Stanley, Franklin - Concession / Friends of Theatre North | $38.00 |
| Launceston, Latrobe, Stanley, Franklin - $30 under 30 | $30.00 |
| Launceston, Latrobe, Stanley, Franklin - Child (12 and under) | Free |
| nipaluna/Hobart - Full | $55.00 Reserved seating - choose your preferred seat |
| nipaluna/Hobart - Concession | $45.00 Reserved seating - choose your preferred seat |
| nipaluna/Hobart - 30 Under 30 / Industry Allies / Student Members | $30.00 Reserved seating - choose your preferred seat |
Location
Accessibility
Event notes
nipaluna/Hobart performances
Please note - you can choose your preferred seat for these performances at The Hedberg. You have the option of flat-floor seating with direct entry (no stairs involved) or tiered seating (stairs involved). The sound is equally good throughout the venue but this option is being offered to ensure all our audience members are comfortable accessing different parts of the venue.
Duration
60 minutes (no interval)
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