Psyfari Performer Applications now open

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

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]

Adventure Timor

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

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 …

Umbrella Theatre at Sydney Writers’ Festival

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

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 …

Pine Street Smart Arts Festival

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

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 …

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 …

Jurassic Lounge Becomes Extinct!

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

              Yeoow! With great sadness, and yet also with great zest, we will be fare-welling Jurassic Lounge TONIGHT. After several fabulous years performing as freaks amongst the dinosaur bones at this iconic event, extinction has caught up with us. We are honoured to be performing our puppet parable ‘Save Me’ at the LAST EVER …

Jurassic Lounge Extinct Forever

Duckie Blog, Puppetry

Who are these sexy ladies posing with skeletons in the Wentworth Courier? Picture: Daniel Aarons Source: NewsLocal Read More. The usual suspects, Umbrella Theatre back for the LAST EVER Jurassic Lounge! The Australian Museum has become one of the hottest party venues in the ciyty with such a diverse range of amazing acts, spanning so many genres. We shall be …

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, …