Shadow Puppets-Workshop – Melbourne
Shadow Puppets-Workshop – Melbourne (CODE – 33Ffs)
The story of a young Fairy whose wings won’t grow and is narrated by ‘Twirl’ an old friend of Gosper.
Come with Gosper on a journey of adventure, discovery and optimism in the face of challenges that threaten her chances of becoming a real flying Fairy.
The show commences with the magical and beautiful art of contact ball manipulation to the accompaniment of music written especially for the story by Sue.
Meet a cheeky older brother, sinister snake, a smelly swamp and a life saving owl that loves poetry.”
This show invites the audience to jump up and join in the action.
If it tells us anything, it tells us we should not give up in the face of adversity as help can come from unexpected places.
Suitable for 4/5s to 12 years olds and older kids that look adult on the outside.
More Detail about the show.
‘Gosper’, the young Fairy, must travel into unknown territories to get a special Goo from the Goo Tree. This makes her wings grow.
She will encounter various Australian animals along the way including Koala, Wombat and Possum. But when she loses the directions to the tree, find out how she manages to avoid getting stuck in the swamp or being eaten by Snake. At last with success assured she can return home safe and sound, Flying all the way.
This is a fun interactive and beautiful original story. It is told with a live actor using mime to tell the story. It is about a rite of passage showing that success against the odds, can be achieved, through persistence and determination.
This delightful adventure contains plenty of laughs, interaction, and suits the very young and young at heart. There is even Faere dust given to all the new Fairies at the end.
Tech Specs.
Flat level performance space (preferably but not imperative) on the same level as audience
PA. With Radio Head set Mic. If none available please advise at time of booking as we can provide. A surcharge will apply.
The music is on a CD but an alternative can be organised if required.
Sound check required.
Change room required.
The show is suitable for all ages, although children will need to have an attention span of at least 20 minutes. There is plenty of interaction including physical participation.
Note that while this show is not suitable for a specific toddler audience, in mixed company they too will enjoy participating with their older siblings.
Maximum audience numbers depends on the environment but typically up to 200.
Balloon Show – Melbourne
Balloon Show – Melbourne (CODE – 33Ffb)
About the show.
Kids are invited to turn their twisted creations into puppets as they are guided through a story that they help create. Every show is inclusive and different and the kids become puppeteers and co story tellers.
When the story reaches its natural end, generalised balloon twisting takes over.
Large Bubbles – Melbourne
Large Bubbles – Melbourne (CODE – 88DFM)
Spectacularly interactive display of some of the world’s biggest bubbles. Monster Bubbles is the best way to instantly create a festive atmosphere at your event. Our bubble performer will create Australia’s largest soap bubbles, filling the air with exquisite colour, form, and beauty. These joy-filled bubbles will give your guests a celebratory experience they will always remember.
Duration
Can perform for up to 2 hours solid or multiple 30-45minute sets (e.g. 5x 30mins sets over 5 hours).
Requirements
An area of 10×10 metres. As the enormous soap bubbles will always float downwind we generally recommend that you place your Bubble Walker centrally. This is so that no matter what direction the wind blows on the day, the bubbles will stay fairly central creating the maximum visual and festive effect for your event .
We require an approximately 8x8m outdoor space, with a non-slippery surface, prefer-a-bubbly grass or bitumen.