An Acrobatic Ode to the Unsung Hero
A combination of slippery acrobatics and fluffy puns “Towel You What!?” celebrates the unsung hero of our time! The companion you can always rely on! Here for your sweats, your wets, your sandy toes and kitchen uh ohs - The Towel!
Using flips, slips and balloon tricks we answer all of the big questions: Waffle or Terrycloth? When is it appropriate to air dry? And what the f!*nel is a flannel anyway?
In a divided world, “Towel You What!?” provides an intersectional champion to unite us all - reminding everyone that it’s always ok to cry over spilt mylk.
Taking It To The Streets, And Why Bother?
It’s simple, we bother because we believe that Live Arts are for everyone and playing on the streets ensures that a quality theatre show can be enjoyed by all. No-matter your situation in life.
This all access policy means that we have created a show that’s perfect for all ages. With whimsical rhyming narration, incredible acrobatics, slick dance moves and a sunny soundtrack we invite you to bring your kids, your grandma, hey even bring your dog! It’s fun for the whole family.
With the street as our set the audience becomes as much a part of the show as us. We love interacting with you all before, during and after our shows as we share space and energy together.
Finally, by sticking to the streets this show is built to be resilient in a Covid-19 World where gathering outside is much safer and much less likely to be #cancelled.
Show Specifics
Show Duration: 40 minutes.
Minimum stage size: 5m wide x 6.5 m deep with 6.5 m overhead clearance. (Audience wraps around front and sides)
Complete description, touring budget, and technical specifications supplied on request.
NB: 60minute theatre show is currently in development pending funding confirmation.
2021 Tour Schedule
January - Bread & Circus Backyard Buskers Festival
February - Auckland Live Summer in the Square & Fringe Town Auckland
April - Circus in the Square! presented by Auckland Live Aotea Square
Credits
Directors - Laura Trundle, Ariel Cronin, Vladimir Lissouba, Beth StJohn.
Choreographer - Ellyce Bisson
Costume Design - Beth StJohn
Cast - Ariel Cronin, Vladimir Lissouba, Beth StJohn.
The creation of this show would not have been possible without the generous support of:
Brigid Costello - Fine turning, acting and stage direction
Jay Clement & Eve Gordon - Outside Eye
Sara Kidston - Aerial Rig Sponsor
Chris Sisarich - Poster Image
Tash H’ng - Production stills
Garth Badger - Videography
The Residents of Bingley Ave - Who hosted us for the creation week ensuring we had a space to create all times of the day and night.