Love books? Then it’s time to enter the labyrinth

There’s something intensely pleasurable about entering a great bookshop. From the slow meditative spell that comes over you as you browse the shelves - the covers promising adventure, excitement, and knowledge; to the wonder of finding the perfect book, curling up with a coffee and turning the first page.

If this sounds like your idea of heaven, you’ll love Labyrinth, a dance theatre work, performed in three of the Sunshine Coast’s most beloved bookshops during Horizon Festival.

Two lonely booksellers find themselves standing on the edge of eternity hurtling towards the end of all things. Together in their isolation, they spend their days frantically unearthing and preserving the last remnants of the books that remain.

The story unfolds within three chapters taking you on a journey of the region:

Chapter 1: The Book Bucket, Maroochydore - Thursday August 31, 6pm

Chapter 2: Rosetta Books, Maleny – Friday September 1, 6pm

Chapter 3: Berkelouw Books, Eumundi - Saturday September 2, 6pm

Tickets can be purchased for each chapter and enjoyed as a stand-alone show, or you can view the full three-part story.

Tickets cost $9.95 per chapter or $24.95 for all three. Shows last 45 minutes leaving you plenty of time to grab a drink and find a new gem to take home.

The Horizon Festival runs from August 25 – September 3 this year, and promises a plethora of entertainment through free and tickets events to the region.

Horizon Festival Director, Hannah Clissold, said, “Labyrinth is one of our Homegrown projects, an initiative that supports local artists to create and perform works in the festival and is one of hundreds of unique arts experiences.

“There really is something for everyone in the program this year. We’ve added a heap of experiences to our kids and family’s program, introduced an even greater diversity of free and ticketed events, including live music, theatre and circus; comedy, family events and much more.”

Explore and book your Horizon Festival experience at horizonfestival.com.au

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