Patrick Gunasekera is a creator, performer and producer working across theatre, dance, music and writing. His art is driven by a heartfelt interest in change. The stories he creates often explore how systems of oppression are normalised by everyday people and what agency and power looks like from a marginalised perspective.

This interview profiles Patrick and his approach to his work as well as highlights the show he will premiere in November – a ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s short story The Little Mermaid, from a queer, brown, disabled point of view.

To find out more about the show and to purchase tickets, go to The Blue Room Theatre website.

Support this project's independent fundraiser here.

Search for 'Patrick Gunasekera' on Humanitix to find more of the events he's offering.

Patrick Gunasekera is a creator, performer and producer working across theatre, dance, music and writing. His art is driven by a heartfelt interest in change. The stories he creates often explore how systems of oppression are normalised by everyday people and what agency and power looks like from a marginalised perspective.
This interview profiles Patrick and his approach to his work as well as highlights the show he will premiere in November &ndash; a ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen&rsquo;s short story The Little Mermaid, from a queer, brown, disabled point of view.
To find out more about the show and to purchase tickets, <a href="https://blueroom.org.au/events/the-little-mermaid/">go to The Blue Room Theatre website</a>.
Support this&nbsp;<a href="https://chuffed.org/project/127391-a-new-ballet-by-underrepresented-artists">project's independent fundraiser here</a>.
Search for <a href="https://humanitix.com/au">'Patrick Gunasekera' on Humanitix</a> to find more of the events he's offering.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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Disability centre stage in a ballet reimagining of The Little Mermaid

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