While in Dili, I had the privileged of presenting to 180 primary school students at the Dili International School. The school its self is beautiful, with fantastic teachers and great kids. They were in for a treat as I dimmed the lights and did a short performance of Encounter With A Monster for the children, who looked on in …
Just a reminder that applications for performers for Psyfari are now open. So if you rove, mime, dance or any other kind of strange things, come and hit us up. We’ll be making decisions in late June – all hidden talents will be considered, especially animalistic ones! Raaaw! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Atj3ePulA&w=560&h=315]
Writers’ Festival done, Puppetry Slam done, Packing done & now I’m off to… Looking forward to presenting at Dili International School on Wednesday, workshops at Ba Futura on Wednesday afternoon & performing at the Dili Folk Club on Thursday night! The rest of the time I’ll be adventuring through the jungle and on the reef without reception, so see y’all …
We were blessed with the most beautiful weather down at the pier in Walsh Bay last Sunday. The waves lapped lazily as the sun warmed happy patrons. An amazing last day for the Sydney Writers’ Festival! The place was abuzz with conversation, delight and coffee. This year Family Day was a real extravaganza. Umbrella Theatre surprised and delighted passers by …
Psyfari has launched their website and festival program! See if you can spot myself and Miss Geronimo amongst the psychedelic steam punk decor clusterfuck that was the stage! [vimeo 92924450 w=500 h=281] Psyfari Launch Party 2014 from deeski videos on Vimeo. If you like animals, dancing, weird art and Victorian mechanical aesthetics, then Psyfari is like a doof explorer’s paradise. …
Saturday night Manning Bar will become a steam punk safari paradise where all kinds of freaks can dress up and dance as wild as they like. Heralding the Psyfari Festival in August, the launch party hosted by party crew the Noisy Chickens will feature a cocktail of bass and beats, featuring; Kobra Kai Ryanosaurus vs Rumpelstompskin The Bassix Itsu Variant …
Oh yes, there’s some lovely theatre on at the moment. I’ve been lucky enough to see a bunch of it. Here are my top picks. Twelfth Night – Sport For Jove I always recommend Sport For Jove, because they are really that good. Breathing fresh air into Shakespeare that will make you laugh, gasp and cringe. Gorgeous design, fast paced …
We had the great pleasure of performing puppetry at last year’s Smart Arts Festival and we’re back for more. The opening party is free and will feature your favourite Umbrella ladies, alongside a host of other diversions of art, music and visuals. But that’s not all folks, the party marks a week long celebration of interesting events and opportunities. They …
Hells yeah! Next weekend I have some sweet new gigs for you, from free fun to freaky folly. Back to back launch parties by some strange coincidence, though each with their own very distinct, tasty flavours. I’ll be doing some puppetry and a bit of burlesque at these two very exciting endeavours! Friday 04 April 2014 – 6-9pm Smart …
I created a second routine for Regrowth Festival’s Saturday night on the Treetop Stage. Inspired by the bush setting, and the presence of some mildly annoying wilderness society charity muggers, I donned a koala suit. For those now confused readers outside of Australia, let me fill you in. About 10 years ago there was a proliferation of sad looking koalas …