The Shows

Here is a description of all the shows in the Puppet Palace at the Garden of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park, Adelaide during February and March 2010.

Budapest Marionettes

Presented by: Bence Sarkadi (Hungary)
www.myspace.com/bencesarkadi

Award-winning European-style marionette show that has travelled the world from Hungary to Greece, from Belgium to Colombia, from Spain to Canada featuring a gravity defying trapeze artist, a self-playing cello and a break dancing Turkish Sultan. Experience Bence Sarkadi’s beautifully crafted marionettes and journey to the world of your imagination.

Dates: 12/13/14/16/17/18/20/21/23/24/25/26/27/28 Feb at 8pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 35mins

The Fish that wanted to Fly

Presented by Company Gongoma
www.gongoma.com.au

Winners of Melbourne Fringe Childrens Category Award and finalists of the 2008 Adelaide Fringe Puppetry Award with "The Mermaids Daughter", Victoria’s Company Gongoma returns with their new enchanting world combining colourful puppets with live African music, with a tale of a Fish who more than anything wants to fly like a bird.

Dates: 9/10/11/12/13 March at 7pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 35 mins

Broom Broom

Presented by: Flying Heart Productions (WA)
www.flyingheart.com.au

Flying Heart Productions fuses the timeless art of clowning with object theatre to create this dynamic and delightful show about the mystery of friendship and the befriending of mystery. Two clowns sweep away life’s cobwebs with some high-powered “Broom!! Broom!!”
Cleaning has never ‘bin’ so much fun!

Dates: 2/3/4/5/6/7/9/10/11/12/13 March at 6pm
Price: $12 $10 Running time: 40 mins

Seaside Punch & Judy

Preston’s Historic Punch & Judy & Professor Haig’s Punch & Judy
www.prestonspunch.folkaustralia.com.au

Punch and Judy shows presented in the authentic traditional ‘seaside-style’ by Australia’s leading Punch professors. See the irrepressible Mr Punch, Judy, the Policeman, Crocodile and all the gang getting up to their usual mischief in the same way they’ve done for centuries. Top-notch slapstick fun for kids, families and adults.

Dates: 13,14,20,21,27,28 Feb. 6,7, 13 March at 2pm
13,14,20,21,27,28 Feb 6,7, 13 March at 4pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 40 minutes

The King’s New Clothes

Presented by Billabong Theater ( Australia/Germany)
www.billabong-theater.com

A witty, humorous and enthralling adaptation of Hans
Christian Andersen’s famous children’s story.
A King is fooled and his people remain blindly obedient until the voice of a child exposes the truth. With puppetry, mask, music and interactivity, Billabong Theatre draws their audience into the world of the imagination.
For children 4 – 9 years and family audiences

Dates:12/13/14/16/17/18/20/21/23/24/25 Feb. at 7pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 40 minutes

BEAT MUNKY

by KREECHA Enterprizes in conjunction with TRANZMOG FX
www.myspace.com/zaenkreecha
 
Presenting the Amazing DJ SnogGHOUL-The World's First Puppet DJ! Direct from his sold-out World Rave Tour, the electro-funk doof maestro mashes up a bizarre musical treat. Meet his sockpuppet Worm villain, dodgy Alien Manager and Topless GO-GO Girls! THE Weirdest 7 foot tall Hobgoblin DJ experience you will never forget.
Mature audiences only

Dates: 16 - 23 Feb 2 - 9 March at 9 pm
Costs: $10/$7Running Time: 30 minutes

Snap's Kakadu Club

www.snapskakaduclub.com.au/

Lindi Jane, Australia’s leading female ventriloquist, presents her fun-filled show featuring Snap Crocodilus, the cheeky crocodile from Kakadu, who introduces his friends Dazey Wallabee, Sniffer Dog and Fluffi – Feline. Don’t miss one of Australia’s most loved family shows with a feast of Comedy, Music, Puppetry, Ventriloquism, Singing and audience participation.

Dates: 26/27/28 Feb. 2/3/4/5/6/7 March at 7pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 40 minutes

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys Go Green

Presented by: The Amazing Drumming Monkeys
www.amazingdrummingmonkeys.com

Fringe favourites, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys return with their new show “Go Green”. Aimed at young children, the show features The Monkeys drumming, dancing, doing tricks and sending beautiful messages.
Reviewers say: “Beating Hi-5 hands down” - Advertiser. “The next Wiggles” - Territory Times.
Famous around Australia, don’t miss them!

Dates: 20,21,27,28 Feb. at 1pm 16,17,18,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28 Feb. at 6pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 30 mins

The Magic Waterhole

An Aesop’s Fable style traditional African story of animals teaching humans how to live together in harmony. A joyous celebration of African culture and talent. A sensational show with puppets, comedy, dance, costumes and drumming. An explosion of excitement African-style! Fun for everyone!
‘Utterly charming, vivid & good natured’ – The Advertiser.

Dates: 2/3/4/5/6/7/9/10/11/12/13 March at 8pm
Costs: $15/$12 Running Time: 40 minutes

Tyrannosaurus Sex - The Puppet Rock Opera!

Pooka Puppet Co. in associon with Puppetvision.
www.puppetvision.com/tsex.htm

Bob is an average penis with self-esteem issues. His hysterical, musical journey of discovery finds him standing up to the dark side only to realise there’s light at the end of the tunnel!
"Awesome! Genuinely funny, clever" - Australian Puppeteer
"Fantastic! Exquisitely crafted. Lovingly detailed puppets"  - The Age.
Mature audiences only

Dates: 12/13/14/17/18/20/21/24/25/26/27/28 Feb. 3/4/5/6/7/10/11/12/13 March at 9pm
Costs: $15/12 Running Time: 40 minutes

Gothic Punch & Judy

Performed by: Professor Haig
www.puppetpalace.com.au/haig

A cult-classic Adults-Only ‘Gothic’ Punch and Judy from Australia’s foremost punchman, Professor Haig. The show as it would have been seen in the 1800's with all the gory bits, sex, death,  violence, a hanging, and even the devil himself. All the political incorrectness that you'd expect from a very naughty Mr Punch!

Dates:12/13/14/17/18/20/21/24/25/26/27/28 Feb. 3/4/5/6/7/10/11/12/13/ March at 10pm
Costs: $12 Running Time: 30 minutes

Pigs in Wigs

Presented by Pooka Puppet Company

The true story of the three little pigs. A side-splitting parody of the classic story but this time...from the eyes of the Wolf. What really happened when three rotund porkers moved into the neighbourhood and started building real estate ? A visual treat, delightful soundtrack..
Will delight both children and adults.

Dates:13,14,20,21,27,28 Feb 6,7,13 March at 3pm 13,14,20,21,27,28 Feb. 6,7, 13 March at 5pm
Costs: $12/$10 Running Time: 40 minutes