ASCEND
PARRAMATTA LANES
22-25 OCTOBER 2026
The world premiere of ASCEND lit up the Parramatta skyline as four aerialists soared from the iconic sandstone pillars of 8 Parramatta Square. An attention-grabbing delight which literally stopped pedestrian traffic every night of Parramatta Lanes.
Performers: Johnas Liu, Anna McCulla, Remy Rochester, Kai Taberner
Director: Joshua Thomson
Rigging Team: Bryon Cleasby and David Jackson
Stage Manager: Catherine Wait
Producer: David Jackson
Commissioned by the City of Parramatta for Parramatta Lanes 2025
Image by James Horan: Anna McCulla scaling a column of 8 Parramatta Square, performing in ASCEND.