Briefs, Underbelly 2012
Briefs slams together a beef-caked and disorderly line-up of Australia’s
award winning mischief-makers in a circus-infused variety show for the
not-so-faint hearted. Host Shivannah – love-child of the ringmaster and
bearded lady, leads a ragtag team of skilful buccaneers in a contortion
of vaudeville, burlesque, dance and clowning. Raw and savvy, a mix of
political conscience, theatrical rule-breaking with heaps of clever
parody and good old fashioned entertainment.
Tom Thum, Underbelly 2012
Take a sonic journey into the mind and overworked vocal chords of
Australia’s most prolific multi-vocalist – Tom Thum, Beatbox addict and
star of Tom Tom Crew. Armed with just a microphone, Thum pushes the
limits of the human voice to create a mind blowing soundscape of
impossible beats, phenomenal sounds and an entire big band’s worth of
instruments, for his highly anticipated, solo debut. Thum has done more
than most, from winning team battles at the inaugural Beatboxing World
Championships, to performing on New York’s Broadway, fronting sold out
shows in Sydney, London and Berlin and even sharing a stage with hip-hop
legends such as Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash. WINNER OF THE
UNDERBELLY EDINBURGH AWARD – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2012.
Tumble Circus, Underbelly 2012
Adelaide 2012 Best Circus winners’ Edinburgh debut. No fanfare or sequins, just extraordinary skill from two acrobats on a lifelong adventure. ‘Very impressive’ **** (Adelaide Advertiser). ‘Ingenious’ (Sunday Times, Australia).
Paul Foot, Underbelly 2012
Deep within the sinking sands of the Perspex jungle of youth, in the forgotten
nebula of nothingness, comes an objet du desir – a trombone fruit.
Needless to say, it’s another warm year. ‘Masterful’ (Scotsman).
Anthony Rapp, Undebelly, 2012
A memoir of the early days of musical Rent – including the untimely passing of
Jonathan Larson. A stunning show about grief, hope, and triumph combining
original music and songs from Rent with a five-piece rock band.
Bourgeois and Maurice, Underbelly 2012
Twisting modern life into some of the catchiest, most peculiar pop songs
you’ll hear this year, award-winning cabaret duo Bourgeois & Maurice
bring their critically-acclaimed 4-piece band show to London
Wonderground for two nights only. An unrivalled mix of social
commentary, musical comedy and fashion so high you’ll wonder what you’ve
taken.
Felicity Ward, Underbelly 2012
What is it? Trying to wear tiny jackets over your spikes? Or every time you
get close to somebody, you might get hurt? Sound familiar? 2012 Nominee,
Best Show: Melbourne Comedy Fest and Adelaide Fringe.
Richard Herring, Underbelly 2012
Knob, d*ck, schmuck, the yoghurt-spitting sausage, the honourable member for
F*ckinghamshire, the pink lighthouse that wants you on its rocks, Spurt
Reynolds, Jack the Dripper, Rumpleforeskin… ‘Man’s answer to the Vagina
Monologues’ (Guardian).
Vocal Orchestra, Underbelly 2012
A spine-tingling hour of incredible musical entertainment celebrating
everyone’s favourite tunes using seven mouths, seven mics and no
instruments. You’ll be whooping, clapping and dancing all the way home.
‘Effervescent, energetic, audience-grabbing’ **** (Times).
