Psyfari Launch Party

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque

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 …

April Gig Guide

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Puppetry

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 …

Save The Trees Burlesque

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque

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 …

MCA Art bar: Nightcraft

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Performance Art & Installations, Visual Art

Looking for something interesting to do tonight? Look no further. Our friend, the talented performer, designer and costumier Justin Shoulder is curating the MCA Art Bar. Every month the Museum of Contemporary Art opens its doors late and unleashes an artist to program the weird and the wonderful into every foyer, corner and crannie. Rumour has it that tonight there …

Ms Peggy Taylor

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Puppetry

You’ve probably heard of Ms Peggy Taylor, seen her films, heard her platinum records and maybe even watched some of her naughty internet videos. At the beginning of July we were treated to her Australian debut at the Spice Cellar in Martin Place. Though she’s been around the block a couple of times, she possesses a certain timeless charm and …

La Femme Boheme at the Spice Cellar

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Puppetry

Burlesque puppetry is finally here! The talented puppeteers Aesha Henderson & Lucy Edmonds are soon to unveil their latest creation – the fabulous Ms Peggy Taylor. Ms Peggy Taylor will seduce you with her 60s film star sensuality and her infectious humor. She’s a fabulous starlet whose seen far too much glitter, fake smiles and bad romance, you will be …

Umbrella Theatre Photo Shoot

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Puppetry

The colourful ladies from Umbrella Theatre got all gussied up last sweaty, humid Sunday. Skeletal figures, an underwater goddess, a curious doll and of course puppets all made an appearance in that picturesque Redfern alley way. A special thanks to Victor Muruet who was our wonderful photographer for the day. The full collection will be released later, but here is …

Marawa the Amazing’s Hula Schoola!

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Performance Art & Installations

Such a great name, it just makes me wanna scream: MARAAAAWA THE AMAAAZING!! Marawa the Amazing, star of London’s Roundhouse, La Clique, hula princess, Britain’s Got Talent crowning champion and tiki pin up is in town for a limited time only. This woman can take 133 hoops at a time, which if you aren’t aware, is BADASS. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bRg0v1nJ4] She’s in …