Umbrella Theatre at Harvest Festival

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

Yesterday the Umbrella Theatre Collective spent a simply marvelous day in the Secret Garden at Harvest Festival. As a part of the charming arts program we brought puppetry to the punters, ten at a time. The festival vibe was great with Portishead headlining and no one leaving disappointed. The vital statistics: Number of cops who saw the performance: 4 Number …

Impressions of Fremantle

Duckie Visual Art

I haven’t spent a lot of time in Freo, but the place has a wonderfully chilled out, alternative vibe. Even on short explorations there are delights and treasures in the most unexpected places. These are my happy snaps from Fremantle taken last weekend – for me they sum up the spirit of the place – I hope you like them …

Gallery 2166 Cabramatta

Duckie Visual Art

Friends have recently launched a project called Gallery 2166 – an independent, free gallery space to be created in Cabramatta High in South Western Sydney. The space will be a unique opportunity to challenge and engage students and local youth, in the refurbished Design and Technology Building. The team behind the project are incredibly youthful and energetic, and will bring …

Mystery Bus Debrief – Week 3

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations

Mystery Bus Week 3 was an epic culmination of all our hard work so far. Three more fantastic events, each one quite different from the last and leaving us wanting more and more! Mystery Night #5 Thursday 29 September Thursday night was our East-meets-West chill-fest. Our favourite underground space was beautified, oriental style, with a big thanks to Mouna Stone …