An autobiographical, queer reimagining of a gymnastics competition, Walker explores themes of escapism and intense desire to conjure vivid and often ridiculous imagery. Compete For Me is Walker’s debut show since transitioning from international Acrobatic Gymnastics to performance artist. Taking inspiration from the strict and rigid arena of gymnastics, Compete For Me follows the human compulsion to seek meaning through success and sacrifice. With a background in gymnastics, Walker fuses physical theatre, experimental choreography, fashion and gymnastics, to world-build a melancholic and dystopian atmosphere through a queer lens.

Resolution Festival - The Place Theatre

Choreographer/Performer: Lewis Walker
Performers: Sarah Lewis, Michele Occelli, Zhuo Chen
Music: BOBBIE
Rehearsal Director: Yen-Ching Lin
Styling: Chadd Curry
Lighting Designer: Laurie Loads
Set Design: Rubino Wilson
Shoes: UNTILAB