Austin Flowers & Felicity’s Psychedelic Freak-out!

As an extension to the Austin Flowers roving performances, John Reid, “International Man of Mimicry”, has put together a Sixties show which is already in it’s 4^th year! Some of the songs include: ‘I’m a Believer’

                                             ‘Twist & Shout’

                                            ‘(I can’t get no) Satisfaction’

                                             ‘Love Potion No. 9’

                                             ‘What’s new Pussy cat’  .... And many others…

All delivered with John’s Trademark Energy & enthusiasm, which is uncontrollably contagious!                              

He also includes ‘Hula Hoop Competitions’, ‘Audience participation’ and even the odd game of ‘Twister’ (By Request only)     Want Dancing Girls? Austin’s got Dancing Girls!!!HAND PICKED AND VERY GROOVY! Dress up your guests, theme the room, and you’ve got more than a show… you’ve got an experience!  YEAH BABY!

THE TREASURE HUNT CLOWNS

Two roving clown characters purportedly on a hunt for treasure are constantly sidetracked and distracted, interacting with the public. Costumes are traditional clown, with an absurd, surreal edge. Props include a treasure map, a beach chair and other seaside paraphernalia. These two clowns who possessed of nothing but an umbrella, two old suitcases and a treasure map, go on a wonderous journey over land and sea in search of fabled treasure! Along the way friendship is tested, courage is called upon and swimming togs are lost. But in the end…well let’s just say it was all worth it. The Treasure Hunt Clowns are a roving duo which are perfect for corporate functions, private parties, weddings, festivals, nightclubs, shopping centres, product launches and other special events.

Reviews: “Exquisite humor…universal themes with appeal to all ages” -- 

Margi Brown Ash 4 Change || “The four-year-old… was glowing with joy at the end 

of the performance” --  Alison Coates – Stage Diary

Booff The Clown

Booff is warm and fuzzy, a stretched out clown with a high-pitched voice. Disarmingly charming, there is yet a twinkle in his eye, a glint of mischief, perhaps even evil. Booff wants you to love him, and as soon as you do, he wants you to hate him. So he’ll steal your cigarettes and smoke them in front of you, he’ll take photos of himself with your camera, he’ll chat up your girlfriend, or your boyfriend – he doesn’t care. Whatever niggles. Kids love him because he glares at them. Physically and verbally ridiculous, Booff can’t blend in, but then he doesn’t really try. Booff is a roving or stilt walking character, great for corporate functions, private parties, weddings, festivals, nightclubs, shopping centres, product launches and other special events.

‘Charlie Chaplin’ & The Silent Comedy Show

The charismatic and always charming, “Charlie Chaplin”. A poet, a dreamer & always hopeful of romance. Without a single word spoken, Charlie offers a jovial and rather cheeky performance entertaining all. Formats include The Comic Waiter: The Florist:

The Front Door Host: The Festival Draw Card: The Roving Comic: The Mannequin.  

The Silent Comedy Show involves:

• Static, roving & interactive street theatre

• Candy for children provided by client.

• Photos, video cameras provided by patrons or client.

Andrew & Brin

Andrew has worked professionally in Australia and Asia as an actor, a movement director, a clown. He has worked with a number of independent and professional companies in Australia including Zen Zen Zo, The QLD Ballet, The QLD Symphony Orchestra, The South Australia State Theatre Company, The QLD Theatre Company and studied at EcoleEcole Philip Gaulier ( London ), Centre Selavy

Mask School ( France ), Todo Performance Academy ( Denmark ) and The School for Mime Theatre ( USA ). In 2002 Andrew received a professional Development grant from Arts Queensland to study clown at Bont’s International Clown School ( Spain ). Andrew is a movement tutor for Griffith University , has taught theatre at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) and tutored in theatre studies at Shafston University . 

Brin studied Drama and Film at Rusden and Swinburne, theatre with Jacques Lecoq in Paris; impro with Al Wunder in Melbourne; Action Theatre with Ruth Zapora in Berkley, California. Writer, director, actor and teacher of theatre, impro and film including director/writer for Inner London Education Authority, London ; and 10 years teaching at Northern Melb Institute of TAFE – Theatre Studies.  Founder of Junque Box Theatre and Monkey Wisdom Theatre.   Most recent productions include, touring Commedia dell’arte with Queensland Arts Council and  co-creator/performer in Happy Heart, Happy Head a Mental Health Department initiative for lower primary schools.  

Xavier de Soul is “The Magician”  

“I love the mystery of magic – it allows you to see through the gaps of reality and create illusions that are only dreamt of...”  

Xavier specialises in close up, mingling and roving entertainment. His stage is the environment in which he performs – creating a personal and relaxed atmosphere. 

Xavier’s past performances include many corporate appearances and he regularly entertains at festivals and restaurants.

The magic is a fusion of humour; mime and theatre and is adaptable to any environment. Xavier combines his quirky personality with an intriguing psychological approach. Xavier transforms moments into lasting memories. 

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mystery…”

Mmmmmm ... dip your strawberries ... a great alternative to the traditional cake ....

 ...  various mouth sized pieces of yummy fruit that are skewered and then dipped into the flowing chocolate ... scrummy and great for your guests to help themselves according to their particular choccy desires!

 ... Using the best Belgian couverture chocolate ....

Perfectly delicious for weddings and functions ...

THE GREAT BIG STORYBOOK ... TIDDALIK THE FROG is a well-known Australian Aboriginal story of the frog who drank all the water in the world. This educational fairy tale is brought to life using pantomime, music, magic and exquisite life-size puppetry of native Australian animals.The story takes place with the turn of each page of THE GREAT BIG STORYBOOK, this superbly crafted giant 3D pop-up book which serves as backdrop to his unique and colourful puppets. Full of lots of surprises, the 'book' features vibrant, original mythical paintings and is home to the characters of the story.  The concept has been designed to adapt to varying performance space needs - indoor and out. The 'book' is an ingenious, self-contained, battery powered apparatus with built-in speakers which create a soundscape. TIDDALIK is ideal for all primary aged students, with plenty of audience interaction and colourful props to keep everyone engaged. The play incorporates stories surrounding the theme of water: its natural flow, use and conservation as well as the process of precipitation, explained through music and comedy. Students are introduced to native animals, insects, birds and reptiles and explore their eco-systems. Set around the Snowy Mountains and the Central Desert . TIDDALIK - performed at venues such as the National Museum , the Spiegeltent and the National Folk Festival.

FIESTA TROPICALE - fantastic fun! Latin/Caribbean Calypso!

Latin Caribbean and Calypso music - on stage and roving

"Vida loca!" Fresh, colourful, versatile, innovative, internationally famed tropical party show band Fiesta Tropicale will add mambo & colour to your occasion. It's dancing time when trumpet, congas and bongos, maracas, keys and strings bridge all generation gaps. Dance the forbidden Lambada dance, Limbo competitions, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, and Samba.  Enjoy your Latin favourites, La Bamba, Guantanamera. Sing along to those Belafonte Calypsos: - Coconuts, Banana and Jamaican songs and recent Gypsy Kings, Santana & Ricky Martin hits and the latest songs like Hot Hot Hot and Macarena, Mambo No 5, World Cup, & Buena Vista Social Club songs.

CROONY TUNES

What do you get if you combine one of Australia ’s best musical character actors and one of the most sought after piano/vocalists around? You get a night of entertainment that will leave you swinging for more! Croony Tunes is undoubtedly the hottest new stage/roving musical duo to hit the big smoke! With the combination of Michael McKenna’s musical & comical styling and Liam French’s ability to turn an everyday tune into a croon, guests will be left with no option but to sit back, sip a Manhattan and get into the ‘swing’ of things. Collectively, Michael & Liam have performed for audiences in locations throughout Asia, Europe, the South Pacific Islands and, of course, Australia . ‘The Croony Tunes’ show is all about the people. Michael and Liam’s  up close and personal interaction brings the music to the people and indeed the people to the music. Offering unforgettable tunes from an era when blue eyes were blue and dancing was made for two, Croony Tunes perform crowd pleasers from artists reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin & Dean Martin along with modern day tunes that deserve to be crooned. For more than music, colour your evening with the Croony Tunes.

Mystical Juggler

Roves through guests with mystical crystal balls that seem to float and flow over his hands and arms.  A mesmerising and captivating act perfect either as guests mingle before dinner, or working around the tables …

JALEOS FLAMENCO

Jaleos Flamenco combines original compositions and choreography with the rich elements of traditional flamenco.

Featuring dancer Simone Pope and guitarist Andrew Veivers, this two to nine-piece ensemble of musicians, dancers and singer reflect the essential qualities of modern flamenco: haunting vocals, dramatic dance and rich jazz/flamenco orchestration.