Bleach festival: Gold Coast dance company The Farm reveals horror ‘drive-in theatre show’

You’ve heard of a drive-in cinema. Well, say hello to Throttle, a drive-in theatre experience where a horror story unfolds right around your car.

YOU’VE heard of drive-in cinema, well say hello to Throttle, a drive-in theatre experience where a horror story plays out in front of your windscreen.

As part of the Gold Coast culture and arts festival Bleach*, Throttle is described as a “B-grade thriller” exploring the relationship between man and machine as patrons watch from the edge of their car seat at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.

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Don’t worry, this won’t be you. Or will it? Picture Glenn Hampson

Director Gavin Webber, of Gold Coast dance company The Farm, said the production is not for the faint-hearted, with the show intending to invade the sense of security we feel when we’re inside our cars.

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“We want to burst the bubble of safety in the vehicle,” Mr Webber said.

“We do get up close and personal at times to try and break that barrier between you and the performer — you and your car are part of the performance.”

Patrons tune their radios in to a specific frequency to hear the interaction between the performers, lit by car headlights and the showground’s floodlights.

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Be prepared for the actors coming in up and close. Picture Glenn Hampson

Mr Webber said Throttle will feature stunt riders, themes of terror and artists pushing their bodies to the limit.

“It’s a show for people who love cinema and thrillers and B-grade horror,” he said.

“We’ve always had a love of the extremes of human condition. There is an aspect of stunt work in this, it’s born out of Aussie car culture.

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Did we mention it’s a thriller? Picture Glenn Hampson

“It’s very cinematic and has elements of car culture. Mad Max and those classic car films have definitely influenced this show.”

The production was curated especially for Bleach* Festival following the success of last year’s performances The Ninth Wave and Tide.

“We’ve done a lot in the water and on the beach, it’s good to have a change of environment and go out to the hinterland,” Mr Webber said.

“This idea’s been stewing for a little while to make a drive in (show). There’s something about this intimacy, with whoever you’ve come with, it’s a very special place and different place to watch.”

Throttle runs from Wednesday to Sunday, April 28 at 7.30pm each night. Visit bleachfestival.com.au for more information.