The Détectives in Cirque Noir
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A Circus noir mystery you chumps won’t want to miss!
Synopsis
From the internationally acclaimed Dummies Corp, comes a killer circus comedy unlike you’ve ever seen.
Set in a bygone era of cheap dames and dirty dicks this noir mystery is one you chumps won’t want to miss! Featuring a smooth blend of “ awe inspiring acrobatics” (The Age), shaken with “Charlie Chaplin-esque slapstick gold” (Timeout), a dash of burlesque and some high-flying aerial, this farcical cocktail makes for a delicious night out. “10/10 … for originality, execution and pure entertainment. … it’s just so darned clever” (Weekend Notes).
“The Dumtectives in Cirque Noir is a … hilarious, always-spectacular romp featuring three of Australia’s greatest clowns in a show that makes a mockery of Chandler and a hero of Buster Keaton.”(Theatre Travels). Jump in for the ride and head downtown, this is a slap in the face you won’t forget for a long time.
Featuring truly world class artists, Dummies Corp have honed their unique brand of circus comedy staging productions in thirteen countries and counting. From remote Australian towns to the Melbourne Arts Centre and Sydney Festival, they have delighted audiences, won coveted awards and received rave reviews across the board.
Short Reviews
The Age
The Au Review ★★★★★
Time Out ★★★★
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Technical Information
Lighting
· FOH wash – warm and cold – Ability to separate centre/sides and up/downstage
· LED/Multi coloured Back/toplight – Full stage
· Low Side light – LED ideal / open white is workable
· Full stage floor light – can be separated in centre and sides
· Follow-spot
· 10-15 specials around the stage – these positions can be achieved with moving lights – 2 FOH & 2 onstage
· Show requires Haze
· Ability to control some lighting within the auditorium through lighting desk for audience interaction
Audio
· Powerful, full frequency range, good coverage system
· Monitors/ foldback either side of stage preferably in the wings
· Auxiliary input required for Audio playback
*operator needs to able to reach both sound and lighting consoles with room for a laptop
Staging
| Backdrop | Black cloth or similar | |||
| Wings | 2 meters wide minimum both sides | |||
| Warm up area | Ideally warm up can happen on the stage, from 4 hours prior to doors | |||
| If this is not possible, a clean, dry, temperate room. (minimum 6m X 8m clear space with 4m height clearance) must be provided 4 hours prior to doors. Access to the stage for a minimum of 45min | ||||
Transport Notes
1 tonne Van and 8 seater people mover or similar.
Audience & Marketing Notes
overs of traditional ‘narrative driven’ theatre
– lovers of spectacle and circus
– lovers of film noir
– older audiences (50+) who watched early Bond films, detective series such as Columbo or crime series such as Perry Mason
– lovers of farce and comedy
– younger people who enjoy quick-witted, high energy, fast paced comedy such as Brooklyn 99 and 30 Rock
Selling Points
- Integrates the spectacular with clever story-telling making it appeal to a very broad demographic
- Those new to theatre can enjoy the spectacle of circus
- Theatre aficionados will appreciate the nuanced comedy, use of farcical conventions and noir references
- 75% visual - the show can be followed and understood by those with limited hearing or language perception
- Truly multi-artform with lots of points of entry - use of puppetry, circus, theatre, music
- Appeals to young audiences because of its high energy, fast paced, quick witted comedy
- Appeals to older audiences who have seen lots of Noir and classic detective films
- Due to it's visual nature, it photographs well. Company has many photographic and video assets to help sell the show
Community Engagement
Content Warning
Details
Genre
Audience
Theatre, comedy, noir lovers
Venue Format
Black box, Thrust and Proscenium Arch
Duration
70 Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
31/12/2024
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.
Remount: $5,000
Weekly Sell Off: $13,000
Per Performance: $6,000
