Current

Current threads together three short new commissions from leading Australian choreographers; Raghav Handa, Jenni Large and Azzam Mohamed, with the Australian premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s seminal work E2 7SD. Presented as a seamless, continuous experience, the works will form a compelling portrait of contemporary Australian dance: diverse in form, voice and perspective, yet united by curiosity and originality of expression.

Created in London in 2004, E2 7SD is the award-winning work that defined Bonachela’s signature choreographic style and put him on the world stage, winning over audiences and achieving critical acclaim. Never performed before in Australia, the celebration of being at our wharf home for 40 years feels like the perfect time to share this dynamic, high-energy duet.

Creating alongside Bonachela is Jenni Large, a New Breed alum and our 2026 Balnaves Artist in Residence, who creates work infused with hyper-design and apparatus, inspired by the personal, political and transformational forces of the body; Raghav Handa, our 2025 Balnaves Artist in Residence, whose work draws on the principles of Indian kathak to explore multifaceted expressions of contemporary Australian identity; and Azzam Mohamed, a Sydney-based Sudanese dancer, choreographer and educator, whose practice spans a rich blend of traditional cultural, street and club dance forms.

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Opening Night: Thursday 3 September, 8.30pm

Season Dates: 3 – 20 September 2026

Wednesday: 7.30pm

Thursday & Friday: 6.30pm & 8.30pm*

Saturday: 5.15pm & 7.30pm

Sunday: 2.00pm & 5.15pm

*No 8.30pm performance on Thursday 10 September.

Chair’s Evening: Wednesday 9 September, 7.30pm

Audio Description available: Sunday 13 September, 2.00pm and 5:15pm

Relaxed Performance: Thursday 10 September, 6.30pm

School Matinees: 11am Wednesday 9 September, Thursday 10 September and Wednesday 16 September.

Current will be performed in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

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Rafael Bonachela’s E2 7SD is a virtuosic duet based on two dancers’ personal diaries that attracted international recognition for Bonachela in 2004 and was awarded the inaugural prestigious Place Prize.

Jenni is an independent dancer, teacher, and award-winning choreographer/director based in Northern Lutruwita/Tasmania. Driven by the personal, political, and transformative forces of embodiment, Jenni’s multi-limbed practice spans 15 years of dynamic experiences in independent and company environments.

She has performed extensively throughout Australia, Europe, the UK, NZ, the Americas, Japan and Singapore. Heavily influenced by aesthetics and cinematic tropes, Jenni’s choreographic work is both flamboyant and restrained, thematically analysing patriarchal systems and challenging stigma. In 2022, Jenni won the Keir Choreographic People’s Choice Award for her work Wet Hard, which she then extended into Wet Hard Long, premiering at Dancehouse in 2024, receiving a Green Room nomination for Most Outstanding Visual Design. She was honoured to receive a Chloe Munro Fellowship through Lucy Guerin Inc. and showcased her work at TMAG’s biennial exhibition in November 2025.

Raghav is a celebrated choreographer and dancer. Over the last decade, he has built a body of work focusing on the themes of power and exploitation from diverse perspectives. Central to his practice is a deep commitment to exploring new conceptual terrain with bravery, innovation, and cultural integrity. With theatrical flamboyance, he employs diverse artistic media to create worlds rich with surreal imagery and symbolism.

Raghav’s works have been commissioned by contemporary dance companies, festivals, art galleries and performance houses across Australia and Internationally.

Azzam Mohamed, originally from Sudan and now based on Gadigal Land, is a choreographer blending street, club, and African dance forms. His choreographic debut, Two Crews (2020), directed by Nick Power, premiered at Sydney and Adelaide Festivals, merging his Riddim Nation crew with Paris’ Lady Rocks.

In 2021 Azzam co-created The Risk of Hyperbole with Jack Prest, commissioned by Phoenix Central Park and supported by major Australian arts bodies. Their collaboration continued with MONUMENTAL (2022) at the Art Gallery of NSW and the Sydney Festival (2023).

Azzam’s recent works include GLAD (2023) for ReadyMade Works, Sculptured Riddims (2024) at Sydney Festival, and Echo Mapping, a duet with Prest. He premiered his first full-length work Katma at Sydney Festival in 2025, co-created with diverse dance artists and commissioned by the Major Festivals Initiative.

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Join us for an intimate reception during each of our Sydney seasons, hosted by Emma-Jane Newton, Chair of the Sydney Dance Company Board. This special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the creative team, connect with the Sydney Dance Company community, and enjoy drinks and canapés with fellow supporters. Receive a discount when you purchase a Chair’s Evening Subscription.

Your subscription includes:
– Premium seat(s) in the theatre
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Engine Chair’s Evening: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Current Chair’s Evening: Wednesday 9 September 2026

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Ticket price – $135, which includes
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Sunday 13 September
1.15pm – Tactile Tour (15-20 mins)
2pm – Audio Described Performance

4.30pm – Tactile Tour (15-20 mins)
5:15pm – Audio Described Performance

Tickets: $35

Audio description and tactile tour services are to enhance the experience of customers who are blind or have low vision.

The audio description is a live commentary of the visual elements of a performance by trained audio describers, relayed via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system within the venue.

The tactile tour is available prior to the performance. Patrons who are blind or have low vision will experience hands on access to some costumes, props and stage elements in order to capture the atmosphere of the work. Our Sydney Dance Company staff will relay the context of each piece and how it is used in the performance.

If you are interested in this service, call our Box Office on 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.

Sydney Dance Company is an affiliate of the NSW Government’s Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care’s Companion Card program. Support persons receive a ticket to performances and public classes when accompanying a Companion Card holder.

Please call +61 2 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com to book a performance ticket.

Wheelchair access into Sydney Dance Company is via the main entrance located on Hickson Road. There is accessible parking available on Hickson Road and the exact location of these parks can be seen on City of Sydney’s Access and Inclusion map.

If you require wheelchair seating, please contact Sydney Dance Company Box Office at:
Phone: +61 2 9221 4811
Email: boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com

Our school matinees introduce students to cutting-edge contemporary dance with valuable learning opportunities.

– Pre-show talks and demonstrations provide insight into the creative process.
– Post-show panels and Q&As with dancers, creatives, and arts professionals deepen understanding of performance-making and highlight career pathways in the arts.

Secondary School Matinees:
11am Wednesday 9 September, Thursday 10 September and Wednesday 16 September.

For more details, visit our Schools page or complete an Expressions of Interest Form and our Education Team will be in touch.

Current will be performed at Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company.

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 & Metro
Sydney Dance Company is a short, 8-minute walk from Barangaroo metro station or a 15-minute walk from Circular Quay and Wynyard train stations.

Bus services
Buses 324 and 325 run from the CBD to the precinct, with stops just outside the Studios. For details please visit  Transport NSW or telephone 131 500.

Parking
While on-street metered parking is available at the precinct, we recommend parking at the following parking stations located along Hickson Road:
● Bond One, 26 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
● Barangaroo Point Car Park, entry via Hickson Road
● Barangaroo Reserve, 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo

More Information
For more information about the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Box Office via phone 9221 4811 or email at boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.