Titan's Encore

Titan’s Encore, a theatrical reminder of the relentless beat of industry and leisure that defined the heart of Sydney Harbour during the 19th and 20th Century. Just off Cockatoo island, the performance reflects an era where foundries roared, sawmills scented the air, and cranes dominated the skyline. Central to this was “The Titan”, a colossal floating crane whose steel arm sliced through the air, moving ship components with precision. Across the water, Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Baths offered leisure amid industrial clamour. Through aquatic acrobatics and industrial elements, Titan’s Encore celebrates the interplay of machinery’s movements and fluidity of human performance.

The journey begins at the Station, the boat jetty. From there, a Sydney Ferry carries the audience across waters, culminating at the Barge - the theatre, where the show unfolds.

The station’s form and structure are directly inspired by the theatre, capturing its spatial dynamics and sense of anticipation.

Eleven stations dot the harbours edge, each marking a pivotal moment were the Titan once worked, its massive arm commanding the shores with each movement.

Inspired by El Lissitzky, Malevich and Chernikov, my vision embraces bold dynamic forms that create a kinetic theatre, blurring the boundary between structure and performer.

The crane, the essential performer of the show, spins with thrilling 360-degree rotations and rigging, bringing performances to life as it suspends and moves trapeze, hoops, ropes and more.