Mechanial Mayhem
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Manic circus fun for the whole family
Synopsis
Our performance takes place in a junkyard laboratory where two crazy inventors, Dr Jean Yus and Dr Knowitall are working on their latest invention. Upon the unveiling of the machine, one of the assistants accidentally destroys the work. Dr Jean Yus is frustrated by her assistant’s clumsiness and decides to build a new robot helper. The team encounters many challenges along the way that need to be solved with inventive circus skills. Together with their assistants they manage to repair the machine and learn a valuable lesson in trusting and working with people.
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Technical Information
Lighting
- This performance is based on a venue with 6 moving heads and coverage with RGBW LED fresnels.
- We also require 2 specials on our set
- 2 booms, each with 2 x RGBW Fresnels/Parcans
- The Set contains 2 x RGBW Fixtures that we can hire specifically.
- ideally some sort of footlight around the perimeter of the stage.
- 2 x smoke machines
Audio
- 2x madonna style headsets with radio packs and receivers.
- Stereo in from QLab / playback.
- Mixing desk to handle these 4 channels.
Staging
- ideally a 4x8m stage, initially this show was composed to be in the round, but can be modified for 270 or proscenium stage auditoriums as well.
- this must be flat, level and not raked in any way.; and the composition of the stage to be of a material that will not chip or splinter.
- There is one large set piece upstage, it does not move through the show, and is a 4 person lift to position, primarily due to its size.
- There is smoke
- One Fly line for a disco ball non-human, load bearing required
Crew Notes
1 x Company Stage Manager
1 x Sound operator
1 x Director
1 x Lighting operator
Transport Notes
1 x 3 tonne truck
8 seater people mover
Audience & Marketing Notes
Designed to appeal to primary aged school kids and their families, Mechanical Mayhem is also accessible to audiences of all ages. Steampunk enthusiasts, science lovers, engineering/Invention enthusiasts and circus fans will also love the show. School groups are a key market and links to the curriculum include performance, science and technology, design and creativity, and reflections around the importance of recycling and friendship.
This show features original music, enough adult jokes that will fly over a child’s head to keep the parents engaged and high level circus skills.
The company offers workshops to complement the performance revolving around circus skills, inventiveness and physical and imaginative play.
Selling Points
- Exciting new work by a re-emerging circus company
- Mechanical Mayhem is a show that appeals across generations creating a shared experience for parents and grandparents and their children.
- There is a high skill level amongst the cast members who have worked for companies including Dragone, Casus, Circus Oz, 7Fingers, Cavalia and more!
- The show has a strong message and shares this in an uplifting way.
- A high energy hour of circus, slapstick and comedy
- Interactiveperformance involves the audience as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Performers move in and around the audience throughout the performance
Community Engagement
Details
Contact
Zebastian
Hunter
0449174717
Genre
Audience
Kids, Families
Venue Format
Procesenium Arch, Black Box, Thrust, Hall, Flat Floor, Ampitheatre, Tent
Duration
50 minutes Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
31/12/2025
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.
