Another fabulous week of art, music, burlesque and puppetry. ‘Dobby’s Punishment Parlour’ made a comeback for a corporate Halloween function. Our well endowed gimp served Dobby acceptably as he dished out punishments (and a few rewards?) to all and sundry. Ah, the joys of being a puppeteer. We’re hoping it gave the guests something to talk about in the office …
La Toosh Harvest Sydney
Hot off the press the set list has just been released for the La Toosh stage at Harvest Festival, Sydney tomorrow! Cute little calling cards designed by Geronimo. It will feature the likes of Belly Ache Ben & the Steam Grass Boys, the Rusty Spring Syncopators, Miss Kelly Ann Doll, Mr Bamboo, Ember Flame and of course Geronimo …
Burlesque at Harvest Festival, Melbourne
I have had the most phenomenal weekend! Flew down to Melbourne where we were blessed with blue skies and mild weather. After a cross country trek past lettuce and tomato farms we eventually reached the Harvest Festival site, in the stunning Werribee Park. Highly recommended, definitely worth checking out, festival or not. They have pine groves, a mansion and a …
New rabbit burlesque routine – creative development
I’ve been having a lot of fun developing materials for our new burlesque routine, called ‘White rabbit’. Spent a bit of time cutting up and painting corflute to make a carrot and knife, plus searching for other bits of costuming and music. I have founding it disappointingly hard to find budget gimp masks in Sydney stores or online on Australia …
Exciting gigs ahead!
Ahoy there mateys! We have some exciting gigs coming up on the horizon, y’arghh! Upcoming Gigs 21 October 2012 Marrickville Festival Keep your eyes out for Old Mate perching on a Marrickville Road corner… Marrickville Road, Marrickville 10 & 11 November 2012 Harvest Festival A new burlesque show with a cutie little wabbit La Toosh Stage, Werribee Park, Melbourne …
Harvest Festival Photoset
I’ve received a few extra images from Umbrella Theatre’s set at Harvest Festival in November 2011. One festival goer even said it was her highlight of the festival! Big thanks to photographer Emily Batts for providing these images.
Umbrella Promo at Harvest Festival
Psst! Below is a sneak peak of the action from our recent performance at Harvest Festival – enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezN9z2ySwY&feature=youtu.be]
Umbrella Theatre at Harvest Festival
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 …