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An immersive performance in Kyneton this month will blur the lines between art and performance. According to director Görkem Acaroglu of the Metanoia Theatre, Museum UNDONE will be “part play, part exhibition”, where the audience will make their way through the museum. “I love crossing the boundaries with the audience experience,” she said. ■ Full story: Page 5
Business lockdown pain By Oliver Lees Businesses across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are bracing for the impact of Victoria’s seven-day lockdown. The ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown came into effect on May 28, after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases linked to a cluster in the City of Whittlesea doubled within a 24-hour period. The stage 3 restrictions mean individuals have just five reasons to leave their home and non-essential retailers and hospitality
businesses remain closed, except for takeaway and online purchases. Sunbury Business Association president Michael Osborne said businesses are frustrated that they have lost their ability to plan for the future. “The overwhelming feeling I’m getting from businesses is one of absolute frustration,” Mr Osborne said. “Finally we gain some momentum and then they lock us down again. I feel especially sorry for sole traders and casual workers.
“Business is about looking forward and planning and it’s very difficult when you can no longer do that.” Signature Allstarz dance company owner Amy Citroen has had to cancel her businesses’ first major performance in months. Throughout 2020 Ms Citroen had to reinvent her business to fit an online format, she said the news of this latest circuit breaker was difficult for both her and her clients. “It’s been really disappointing to have to take something away from the kids again and
to be the person who tells them the bad news is really hard,” Ms Citroen said. “This could knock a few of the parents around too, they might wonder why they bother paying for things when they can’t go ahead.” On Sunday, the state government announced a $250.7 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to help up to 90,000 Victorian businesses affected by the latest restrictions that will run until 11.59pm Thursday. ■ Continued:
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