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.