Inspired by the processes of biological development and evolution, The Curiosities evokes the feeling of a surreal natural history museum, where the body is presented as a specimen for scrutiny - homo sapiens, exquisitely adapted but curious at its fringes, fragile and flawed, ever-evolving.

The piece brings together scientists, dancers and media artists, fusing film, animation, lighting and sound to complement the dancers' bodies.

The result is a rich, layered performance which will resonate with a broad audience.

"It's so universal, we all have a body, we all grow old... I'm trying to bring the audience into the work, into the drama that happens within the dance." Sue Healey

The Curiosities (excerpts), Sue Healey Company Sydney from Sue Healey on Vimeo.

This project evolved through residencies including: Critical Path residency at IO Myers (March 2007), Performance Space residency (May 2007), Fraser St Studio (August 2009) and 2 new work grants from The Australia Council. Significant resources have been made available to this project through the generosity of Creative Practice Research Unit at IO Myers Studio, School of English, Media and Performance, UNSW.