★★★★ “imaginary world that is a delight for fans of Japanese playfulness” – Sydney Morning Herald
In association with Seven Circles, we are thrilled to announce the return of the smash-hit Club Origami created by Makiko Aoyama, Robert Howat and Takeshi Matsumoto.
Made especially for pre-school aged children and their grown ups, this beloved sold-out season will return to the Neilson Studio in July.
Tickets on sale in May!
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Club Origami
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Rip, fold and scrumple!
Shall we see what we can make with a single square of paper?
As you scrunch the paper, see how your imagination begins to dance…
Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing and moving.
Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.
Club Origami is generously supported by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Wednesday 9 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Thursday 10 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Friday 11 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Saturday 12 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Tuesday 15 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Wednesday 16 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Thursday 17 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Friday 18 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| Saturday 19 July | 9.30am | 12.30pm |
| All tickets | $38 |
| Groups - minimum 4 * | $35 |
| Children under 12 months ** | Free |
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must also have a ticket.
*To purchase Group Tickets, simply add a minimum of 4 tickets to your cart and pay only $35 per ticket.
**Children 12 months and under are free of charge. No ticket purchase is necessary for babes in arms.
Tickets on sale in May!
Seating
Performers will encourage children and their adults to sit close to the performance area on the floor.
Please note, there will be proper theatre seats available.
Club Origami is commissioned and produced by Little Big Dance – a pioneering national initiative creating new dance work for children aged five and under, led by South East Dance in partnership with DanceEast, Take Art and Yorkshire Dance and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England, co-commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome, Dance Umbrella, Strike-a-light and Spark Arts.
Please note all the paper featured in Club Origami is re-used when possible and then recycled.
Photos by: Jacqui Manning and Dan Boud
Creatives
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Concept: Takeshi Matsumoto
Created by: Makiko Aoyama, Robert Howat, Takeshi Matsumoto
Performed by: Ryuichi Fujumura, Reina Takeuchi and Salina Myat
Music: Robert Howat
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Mentor: Rosie Heafford
Set and lighting designer: Ben Pacey
Costume designer: Giulia Scrimieri
Costume maker: Hania Kosewicz
Tour lighting designer: Andy Finn
Audience & Media
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
★★★★ “The littlies were a captive, enthralled audience” – Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★ “An imaginary world that is a delight for fans of Japanese playfulness” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Loved this performance. It was perfect for children and I have recommended it to so many people” – Audience Member
“The show was AMAZING! So thoughtful and engaging for the children. The performers had a wonderful way of connecting with the audience. Wonderful show!” – Audience Member
Neilson Studio
Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
Club Origami will be performed in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
How to get there
Public transport is the best way to get to Sydney Dance Company. Barangaroo metro station is the closest public transport hub.
Train
Sydney Dance Company is a 15 minute walk from Circular Quay train station and a 20 minute walk from Wynyard train station.
Bus services
Buses 324 and 325 run from the CBD to Dawes Point, with stops on Hickson Rd just outside Sydney Dance Company. For details please visit Transport NSW or telephone 131 500.
Parking
While on-street metered parking is available, we recommend parking at the following parking stations located nearby:
● Bond One, 26 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
● Barangaroo Point, entry via Hickson Road
● Barangaroo Reserve, 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo
More Information
For more information about the Neilson Studio or Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Box Office via phone +61 2 9221 4811 or email at boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.
Other Locations
Dates: 18 – 22 June
Location: Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Club Origami will also be performed as part of QPAS’c Out of the Box Festival in June!
18 – 22 Jun 2025
Tony Gould Gallery
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
Club Origami is commissioned and produced by Little Big Dance – a pioneering national initiative creating new dance work for children aged five and under, led by South East Dance in partnership with DanceEast, Take Art and Yorkshire Dance and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England, co-commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome, Dance Umbrella, Strike-a-light and Spark Arts.
Please note all the paper featured in Club Origami is re-used when possible and then recycled.
Photos by: Jacqui Manning
Club Origami
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Rip, fold and scrumple!
Shall we see what we can make with a single square of paper?
As you scrunch the paper, see how your imagination begins to dance…
Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing and moving.
Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.
Club Origami is generously supported by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.
| Tuesday 8 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Wednesday 9 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Thursday 10 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Friday 11 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Saturday 12 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Tuesday 15 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Wednesday 16 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Thursday 17 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Friday 18 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| Saturday 19 July | |
| Session 1: | 9.30am |
| Session 2: | 12.30pm |
| All tickets |
| $38 |
| Groups - minimum 4 * |
| $35 |
| Children under 12 months ** |
| Free |
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must also have a ticket.
*To purchase Group Tickets, simply add a minimum of 4 tickets to your cart and pay only $35 per ticket.
**Children 12 months and under are free of charge. No ticket purchase is necessary for babes in arms.
Tickets on sale in May!
Seating
Performers will encourage children and their adults to sit close to the performance area on the floor.
Please note, there will be proper theatre seats available.
Club Origami is commissioned and produced by Little Big Dance – a pioneering national initiative creating new dance work for children aged five and under, led by South East Dance in partnership with DanceEast, Take Art and Yorkshire Dance and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England, co-commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome, Dance Umbrella, Strike-a-light and Spark Arts.
Please note all the paper featured in Club Origami is re-used when possible and then recycled.
Photos by: Jacqui Manning and Dan Boud
Creatives
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Concept: Takeshi Matsumoto
Created by: Makiko Aoyama, Robert Howat, Takeshi Matsumoto
Performed by: Ryuichi Fujumura, Reina Takeuchi and Salina Myat
Music: Robert Howat
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Mentor: Rosie Heafford
Set and lighting designer: Ben Pacey
Costume designer: Giulia Scrimieri
Costume maker: Hania Kosewicz
Tour lighting designer: Andy Finn
Audience & Media
Dates: 8 – 19 July 2025
Location: Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
★★★★ “The littlies were a captive, enthralled audience” – Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★ “An imaginary world that is a delight for fans of Japanese playfulness” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Loved this performance. It was perfect for children and I have recommended it to so many people” – Audience Member
“The show was AMAZING! So thoughtful and engaging for the children. The performers had a wonderful way of connecting with the audience. Wonderful show!” – Audience Member
Neilson Studio
Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
Club Origami will be performed in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
How to get there
Public transport is the best way to get to Sydney Dance Company. Barangaroo metro station is the closest public transport hub.
Train
Sydney Dance Company is a 15 minute walk from Circular Quay train station and a 20 minute walk from Wynyard train station.
Bus services
Buses 324 and 325 run from the CBD to Dawes Point, with stops on Hickson Rd just outside Sydney Dance Company. For details please visit Transport NSW or telephone 131 500.
Parking
While on-street metered parking is available, we recommend parking at the following parking stations located nearby:
● Bond One, 26 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
● Barangaroo Point, entry via Hickson Road
● Barangaroo Reserve, 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo
More Information
For more information about the Neilson Studio or Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Box Office via phone +61 2 9221 4811 or email at boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.
Other Locations
Dates: 18 – 22 June
Location: Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC
Duration: 40 mins + 10 mins stay & play
Age Recommendation: 5 years old and under
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Club Origami will also be performed as part of QPAS’c Out of the Box Festival in June!
18 – 22 Jun 2025
Tony Gould Gallery
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
Club Origami is commissioned and produced by Little Big Dance – a pioneering national initiative creating new dance work for children aged five and under, led by South East Dance in partnership with DanceEast, Take Art and Yorkshire Dance and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England, co-commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome, Dance Umbrella, Strike-a-light and Spark Arts.
Please note all the paper featured in Club Origami is re-used when possible and then recycled.
Photos by: Jacqui Manning
