A place where the world of fairytales meets the world of board games, where one must play to discover what the rules are – but beware the Queen, for it is with her that all power resides. With the pomp and ceremony of ridiculous rituals and eccentric dance, characters from an over-sized chessboard come to life. A bossy Queen, a stupid knight and a pawn with a touch of cunning, conduct an interactive, absurd and humorous game for all ages, where no one knows what the rules are, and not everyone’s a winner.
The Game is a predominantly non-verbal performance that uses archetypal characters. Using symbols and gesture, The Curious Game challenges the audience to become participants and interpret the Queen’s signs without discussion, by thinking Laterally and acting physically.
The Game is physical, visually engaging and highly interactive. Each performance is a unique experience influenced by the participating audience and their ability to be creative and trust their own instincts.

Performance length: 35 minutes
Performers
The act incorporates three performers, a Queen, a Knight and a Pawn who use a giant checkerboard as the basis for a game that demands creativity of it’s participants. A game like no other where lateral thinking and split second guessing may prove to be an advantage.
Ideally for children but can be adapted for Adults.  Great for shopping centres and festivals

Physical restrictions
The checkerboard dimensions are 9 metres x 9 metres, so performance area required would need to be a minimum of 11 x 11 metres (to fit in audience around board). The performance area needs to be a flat area, not gravel. The production may be performed outdoors or indoors. Please note: if performed under a marquee, there should be no central pole.

Roaming 244BTP  The Procession-Melbourne

Straight from Alice’s Wonderland, with all the pomp and ceremony of ridiculous rituals and eccentric dance, come a band of lovable misfits that will truly alter your take on all things normal. You see, the Queen is always right, the Knight is too loyal to question and the Pawn must serve all, so between them they think your world is the odd one! Mind what you say, make sure you show respect, prepare yourself for a giggle as this meddling trio try to make you conform to their bizarre order of things. Fun for all ages from the very young to the very old.