20.04.2008
(1). GASTROPODIA - From a realm far away, come curious mythical creatures, their kind unseen before.
Two gigantic hairy snails, harnessed and ridden by a pair of anamorphic imps, slime their way around Darling Harbour. Having fallen through a void into this world whilst traveling on an unknown shortcut, they've arrived, bewildered but fascinated. Endowed with the capacity to blow smoke, play music, articulate wildly and leave a watery snail trail, the snails lumber on by to the amazement of onlookers and passers-by alike, with whom their overtly curious riders delight in playing with. Maybe one day, finding someone to point them in the direction home.
"Visually spectacular, this unique show was a huge success. It bought an atmosphere of magic to the event, with people gazing in wonderment"
World Street Performers Festival, Tokyo, Japan
- Date
- Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 April
- Time
- 11am - 3pm
- Where
- Roving - Palm Grove, Southern Promenade and Convention Centre Forecourt
- Cost
- FREE
(2). BEASTIES - Welcome to the zoo experience like no other - a menagerie of strange, wondrous creations. They behave in unexpected and quirky ways, but these odd beings are always pleased to see you.
Set up in the style of a petting zoo, ”Beasties” is an interactive installation of electronically controlled automata, combining sound, movement, and other surprises, and overseen by a pair of unusual keepers. Humorous and odd, “Beasties” is designed to inspire fun and ignite the imagination of all who take part.
“Very successful with our audiences, with young and old alike finding these animate objects intriguing and irresistible.”
Awesome International Children's Festival
- Date
- Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 April
- Time
- 11am - 3pm
- Where
- Palm Grove
- Cost
- FREE