Summer Madness – gigs everywhere!

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

I’ve been silent for a while and I do apologise – there have been lots of things brewing in the background. And now its time for a big announcement, with so many amazing gigs coming up!   Friday 1 November The Rocks Village Bizarre 6.45-9.45pm Playfair Street, the Rocks I’ll be playing our hapless hero in the Umbrella Theatre favourite, …

Latest appearances on the interwebs

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

We got a few nice little mentions around the place recently. A great little summary of our recent adventures appeared in the latest Oz Puppetry Email Newsletter, alongside a lot of puppetry related activities in Sydney and beyond. A lovely piccie and write up from A Sydney Summer about Umbrella Theatre at the Rocks. And also a few great mentions …

Lola Loves Umbrella Theatre

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

We’ve got an amazing write up from Lola about the Umbrella Theatre experience. Read the interview to learn about our origins, memorable moments and future plans. We have had the most wonderful time being a part of the Rocks Village Bizarre. I genuinely think that this is one of the most innovative, creative and fun new  additions to Sydney’s social …

New Umbrella Theatre Video Portrait

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

The lovely ladies at Socially Awkward Productions, aka Lilliane Moffat and Caitlin Mac have made a gorgeous promo video for Umbrella Theatre. Using footage from our recent residency at the Rocks Village Bizarre, it really captures the atmosphere of the twinkling lights, red velvet, and colourful characters. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9znvAvwlG7M] We’ll back at the Rocks this Friday night, with Tequila Worms, a …

Rocks Village Bizarre Rocks

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

‘Encounter With A Monster’ will be featuring this Friday night at the Rocks Village Bizarre. I have adapted this poem by Kira Carpenter into a little puppet show which will delight adults and frighten the little ones! I’ll be performing every 15 minutes from 6.45-9.45pm on Arthuden St, for free! Old Mate is also going to make an appearance, keep …

Umbrella Theatre at the Rocks Village Bizarre

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, a sea breeze can be smelt on the wind and the sun is beaming away. I’ll be involved in the Rocks Village Bizarre again this year, and the program is looking more exciting than ever!   This year on Friday nights in November and December, the Rocks will be transformed into …