12/18/2023 0 Comments Australian penis puppetry![]() ![]() They may be flashing their genitals but they keep their socks and beanie hats on. '.Shocked me into uncontrollable fits of hysterics.' - Time Out, London ![]() Outright best show.Shocking, Ridiculous, Hilarious.' - The Age, Melbourne, Australia He is part of the Australian conceived Puppetry of the Penis the long-running, sometimes controversial comedy, and depending on who you talk to, global. Nothing sexual, just primitive male art' - Simon Morley (Creator) A 20-year-old act that still dares to expose, frighten and amuse, Puppetry of the Penis is an Australian theatrical institution. The next decade saw the show successfully touring Australia, the UK and beyond “ while establishing a residency in Las Vegas. Fishpond Australia, Puppetry of the Penis: (The Ancient Australian Art of Genital Origami) by Simon Morley David FriendBuy. After a national tour, the show was taken to the UK - finding critical acclaim and yet another sell-out run, Puppetry of the Penis was installed for six months on London's West-End, and eventually spent two years on New York's 42nd St. If you’re intrigued, pop along to the Cabaret stage on Saturday night, between 00:50-02.00am. Originating in 1997 as a calendar of penis installations, Simon Morley and David Friend's Puppetry of the Penis eventually transformed itself into a live show for the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Puppetry of the Penis Simon Morley and his mate David Friend have a somewhat unusual talent. ![]() Since its debut was declared Melbourne Comedy. Guaranteeing both entertainment and liberation, Puppetry of the Penis invites Australian audiences to laugh out loud, and celebrate an odd piece of human anatomy. First conceived 20-years-ago, demand has seen Puppetry of the Penis play to most of the Western World several. Having conquered 35 countries with theatrical and absurdist humour, the tour promises to regale audiences with iconic acts such as the Eiffel Tower, the Lochness Monster, the Pelican and the Hamburger - along with several new installations. They're seasoned storytellers, who can balance humorous anecdotes without offensive or explicit content.Ĭonceived initially in male sporting change rooms, the show has since found favour with both men and women alike. Original creators, Simon Morley and David Friend are available for interviews and appearances. He was 17 and the puppeteer was his 12-year-old brother. ![]() The Vegas show also includes a short instructional demonstration for audience members to try at home, as well as an opportunity for audience participation.The show is unabashed and aims to shed light on the male genitalia - while surprising and delighting audiences. Morley clearly remembers his first ever penis puppet: a hamburger. The show involves of 45 dick manipulations, accompanied by sound effects and comedic narration. Audiences watch a big screen which projects the tricks magnified 20 times life-size. Performers wear nothing but sneakers, but are also granted a magician’s cape and stand with their backs to the crowd (boo!). You have to be flexible, but it’s okay to be a little shy. Now the team is again seeking new puppeteers. Show also began touring internationally in 2017). In 2015 Morley and Friend brought the show Vegas, but the 5-nights-a-week schedule meant bringing on additional performers. (Well at least in Australia, the U.K, most of Instead they premiered their show at the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival to rave reviews that kicked off tours around the globe. Clearly these boys just needed a more male - and queer - audience. ![]()
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