Meryl Tankard

Australian Meryl Tankard has been living and working in the German city of Wuppertal for three years and now regales us with her memories of her time in the dance theatre there.

Cabaret-style show bringing together songs, prose and poetry that celebrate women.

In 1970s Australia, when 'care' equalled repression, three girls escape from their institution for one brief moment of liberty.

In 1970s Australia, when 'care' equalled repression, three girls escape from their institution for one brief moment of liberty.

Australian Meryl Tankard has been living and working in the German city of Wuppertal for three years and now regales us with her memories of her time in the dance theatre there.

At the peak of her career, one of Australia's most celebrated dancers, Michelle Ryan, is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Betrayed by her body, she loses her career, mobility and marriage. Despite her damaged confidence and disability, in a chance moment of opportunity she is eventually drawn back to dance, becoming an inspirational Artistic Director at Restless Dance Theatre, a dance company working with young disabled people. MICHELLE offers an insight into the world of dance and disability and the liberating power of art.