Step into Dream Factory, an immersive performance installation that invited audiences into the real and imagined worlds of the Rollercoaster Ensemble. Inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, this captivating experience delved into themes of isolation, connection, and the yearning for escapism.

Housed in the windows of No Vacancy Gallery, located in the heart of Melbourne's QV Building, Dream Factory created a liminal space where aspiration met reality. Through interactive performances held throughout the day and evening, visitors witnessed the transformative power of dreams as the Rollercoaster ensemble took them on a journey of insight, creativity, and connection.

This bold and innovative work was driven by the desires and aspirations of the ensemble themselves. By performing behind glass windows in a public space, we not only activated new arts audiences but also gave our ensemble a larger platform to have their voices heard.

Dream Factory wasn’t just a performance, it was a chance for Melbourne audiences to participate in an enriching and vital discourse around disability and the arts. It fostered genuine connections, leaving audiences both moved and uplifted.

Accolades: Dream Factory was awarded two Melbourne Fringe Judges’ Picks and earned a 3-star review in The Age, which described it as “Funny, Fringe-y. A free event worth stopping for.” A Fringe Judge commented, “Guaranteed to make you smile,” and noted that the ensemble featured “Some of the most responsive and charismatic performers to date.”

Watch an excerpt from Dream Factory here:

Devised and Performed by the Rollercoaster ensemble

Directed by Maddie Nunn

Set and Costume Design Emily Collett

Lighting Design Clare Springett

Sound Design Emily O’Brien-Brown

No Vacancy Gallery

Melbourne Fringe Festival