Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. LIFE/CYCLE is a surrealist vision brought vividly to life.

The final instalment of The Black Bag Trilogy, LIFE/CYCLE draws inspiration from Marjorie Bligh, Tasmania’s legendary housewife and recycling pioneer. You’ll be deeply moved by this powerful meditation on the fragility of contemporary life and the enduring human quest for security and purpose.

Acclaimed Tasmanian artist Jane Longhurst, in her directorial debut, brings this original theatre production to life with a stellar team of creatives and performers from Lutruwita/Tasmania and abroad, including members of Mature Artists Dance Experience. Set in the atmospheric depths of The Old Mercury Building, LIFE/CYCLE invites you on an unforgettable ride, immersing you in a transformative experience that will linger with you long after the final bow.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Articulate Matter
Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. Articulate Matter explores our relationship with air.
27 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025
Goldfish
Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. Could a goldfish save the world?
21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Ten Days on the Island
Tasmania's biennial international arts festival delivers joyful and profound arts experiences around the state in March. Join us for an epic adventure.
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Vika Fifita | Memories and Marks | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Vika Fifita's latest exhibition 'Memories and Marks'. Join us for the opening on Friday 14th March
21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
When the Fog Clears
Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. When the Fog Clears is a journey through the Huon Valley mists.
21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Where Islands Meet
Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. Step inside the State Library and Archives of Tasmania’s Allport Library.
23 Sep 2022 - 26 Oct 2025
Wisdom Through Wood – School of green woodworking
The concept of Wisdom Through Wood emerged from the Tasmanian forest in 2012. It's now the go to place to learn green woodworking in Australia.
23 May 2024 - 15 May 2025
Build & Booze in Hobart
Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine while you spend the evening Handbuilding your heart out! This guided workshop will teach you the basics of Handbuilding.
21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Taniwha Time Machine – Ten Days on the Island
You’ll be stopped in your tracks by the sheer scale and magic of Taniwha Time Machine, a huge, vibrant, interactive installation.
29 Aug 2024 - 14 Dec 2025
Mt Nelson Bushcare
Enhancing and protecting important habitat for species like the endangered swift parrot.
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