O,D,E by Sage J Harlow – a fundraiser

O,D,E is an experimental opera composed and written by mainstay of the Boorloo weird music scene, Sage J Harlow (better known as Sage Pbbbt). It combines improvised music, trans & gender theory, black metal, meditation, occultism, magick, and opera, in a way only Sage could .

From 6:30 til 10:00: A rare DJ set from Sage, sharing earthy and magickal music from her vast collection of Siberian avant-folk, shamanic music, Tuvan throat singing, and more.

At 7:30, two experimental scores by Sage will be played by members of the opera team:

falling leaves (2023) performed by Craig Pedersen (trumpet)
thirteen pages of improvisation (2017) performed by Josten Myburgh (saxophone)

Entry by donation ($25/$15 suggested, all amounts welcome), all proceeds to the opera, helping us cover artist wages, set and costume design, and documentation.

Limited edition O,D,E denim patches made by Bosa & Oli Rawlings for sale, plus some other merch, and a raffle!

𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓞,𝓓,𝓔

O,D,E is a new experimental opera by Sage J Harlow (aka Sage Pbbbt). A queer, occult retelling of Orpheus & Eurydice, exploring gender and identity, and grounded in the suffering that comes with simply being alive.

O,D,E debuts as part of the 2025 Blue Room Theatre Annual Season between August 26 and September 6. Read more about the opera and buy tickets at The Blue Room Theatre’s website: https://blueroom.org.au/events/ode/

𝓐𝓬𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂

Astral Weeks is wheelchair accessible at street level, and has a gender-neutral accessible bathroom. It is a small, acoustically treated space, and often feels a bit crowded.

The live music will be acoustic and will have a wide dynamic range, including loud and stimulating sections and long silences or quiet passages.

The room is indoors and air-conditioned and windows are kept closed, meaning ventilation is limited. Lighting will be low and warm. There will not be a dedicated check-out or quiet space in the venue due to limited space.

Free earplugs and N95 masks are available from the person at the door.

First Nations folks, companion card holders & Palestinian people are invited to attend for free.

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O,D,E is produced by Tone List, a Boorloo-based label for exploratory music.

The creative development has received support from the Western Australian State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

The annual season of O,D,E is supported by The Blue Room Theatre.