Walkie Talkie 2019

From the beautiful to the bizarre, this show features a powerful and charismatic cast of internationally renowned performers – clowns, bell routines, slapstick, comical routines, masked characters, musical chairs and more!

Australian director Clint Bolster teamed up with Artistic Director Shiona Carson in an interactive performance that demonstrated the essential conventions of traditional Italian commedia, dated as far back as the 16th century, as well as comic and mask performance. Exploring the ways these comic traditions continue to engage audiences, the actors skilfully improvise and interact throughout. The performance is comprised of separate yet interlinked routines that explore different characters and situations throughout the history of the theatre – looking at both the everyday and the absurd. The scenes build to a great celebration of life! It was both exhilarating and mesmerising for audiences of all ages.