JUNKLANDIA
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In the hands of the Junklandians, everyday objects & recycled materials are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments!
Synopsis
Two brothers from the faraway planet JUNKLANDIA embark on a mission to Earth to teach the earthlings the Junklandian ways of music and creative recycling! This show is a spectacle of rhythm, dance, circus and comedy guaranteed to blow your mind!
‘JUNKLANDIA’ excites the imagination of children and adults alike. Kitchen utensils and buckets become a dynamic drum kit; plastic bags, cardboard boxes and the human body become instruments in ways you’ve never seen before! With a language of rhythmic gibberish, Rhythmish, this show is accessible to any age and nationality.
The show ends with an incredible ‘Junk Orchestra’ where each audience member, equipped with a recycled instrument, will come together to create a one-of-a-kind Junkyard Band! By uniting in rhythm, music and movement, the audience can experience the tangible power of collaboration & teamwork whilst having fun!
Join the dynamic adventure of two out-of-this-world musical creatures as they repurpose the junk planet Earth has forgotten. Learn about sustainability through this high energy and imaginative performance.
You won’t look at recycled materials the same way after watching this show!
Short Reviews
Fiona Ozana (Director of Emanuel Woollahra Preschool)
Clare Kempton (Ss Michael and John’s Primary School)
Student at St Columba's School
Video
Additional Videos
Technical Information
Lighting
In development
Audio
In house PA or can provide own PA
Wireless mics provided by Junkyard Beats
Staging
Set is minimal PVC structure that sits at the back of the stage
Crew Notes
NA
Transport Notes
1 tonne van
Audience & Marketing Notes
Young people aged 3-15 and their families are the main audience for our show. Specifically music lovers, musicians,
drummers, innovators, creators, dancers, circus folk, and avid young environmentalists will be interested in
JUNKLANDIA. Though something we convey in our show is that we are all rhythmic creatures & musicians by nature
and we need not have expensive equipment in order to jam, play, make music, connect and have fun. Given that
we are all inhabiting this planet which is facing huge issues around pollution, single use plastics, sustainability etc.
JUNKLANDIA carries a message that is relevant and engaging for everyone.
JUNKLANDIA is appealing to audiences because it effortlessly blends multiple genres & artforms into one exciting show whilst also conveying an important and topical message. Through the unique style of music played, namely
junk percussion and up-cycled instruments, the show invites the audience to open their mind to new possibilities
whilst they embark on a one of a kind musical journey that is filled with meaning. Supported by an entirely original
backing score, JUNKLANDIA then fuses dance & circus with the music being played to create an extremely engaging
visual experience.
The characters are very theatric & comedic, borrowing heavily from slapstick, which helps to lighten the intensity of
the message about pollution. Young audiences in particular are laughing along whilst also digesting the comment
on environmental issues. A narrator helps to propel the story forward though the characters speak in the scat
inspired language of rhythmic gibberish called ‘rhythmish’, allowing this show to be accessible to audiences of all
ages and nationalities.
Finally, the audience participation in rhythmic games throughout the show and the final ‘Junk Orchestra’ experience
allows the crowd to merge with the performers and to feel the message of the show – ‘We are all in this together
and if we work together we can make a powerful change whilst also having fun!’.
Selling Points
- A performative multi-disciplinary bonanza of many different artforms
- Undeniably groovy rhythms throughout the whole show
- Loveable out-of-this-world characters
- A meaningful message about pollution delivered in a light-hearted, engaging manner
- A mind-blowing amount of dynamic choreography
- Crowd participation engages the audience and reveals the innate drummer within everyone
Community Engagement
Details
Genre
Audience
3-15 & Parents/Guardians
Venue Format
Proscenium Arch, Black box, Thrust, Outdoor, Flat floor, Hall
Duration
75 Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
30/04/2024
Budget & Fees
What are these? Find out more.In Development - work which will be produced and premiered in time for touring during 2022/2023. Please contact the Producer directly for Budgets and Fees.
