Weird People Playing Normal Games
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| Venue | Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| First Date | 1984 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dates Estimated | No | |||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Premiere | No | |||||||||||||||||||
| Part of a Tour | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Description | The performance had elements of mime, movement and clowning, and though it had a recognisable framework, improvisation was a major element. It consisted of a series of set pieces which flowed into one another using some or all of the group's five members … punctuated by the effective use of synthesiser and bass guitar. In one piece, the undulating movements of the performers echoed the fluid sounds of the guitar; in another the staccato noise of the synthesiser controlled a performer's actions by halting and re-directing him. The first sketch of the show also used a video camera and screen to show off Alan Clay's face and his ability to change his eyes into enormous staring orbs…. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Genre | Other | |||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Genre |
Improvised
Mime Clowning |
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| Text Nationality | New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production Nationality | New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
| Further Information | Christchurch Arts Festival, March. Auckland. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Status | Completed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Data Set | Theatre Aotearoa | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Identifier | 192854 | |||||||||||||||||||
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