Super Blue Blood Moon coming soon.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Tonight Rob and I met in the Pleasure Garden where we enjoyed Vietnamese rice noodles, on the decking under the...
Tonight Rob and I met in the Pleasure Garden where we enjoyed Vietnamese rice noodles, on the decking under the trees in Russell Square and afterwards a coffee and icecream, and the twilight surrounds.
When it was time for our show we wandered to the West Australian Speigeltent and had our socks blown off by some of the rawest, most exciting base and adagio work I've seen. 7 very skilled acrobats - and their act is up close and personal, no glitter, no spangles, just raw human power demonstrating the sculptural power of the human body and what it can do with its friends.
If you find your heart in your mouth watching the trapeze, and can't bear it, this might not be for you, but if it thrills you, then this is ten times more intense.
From the amusing strip skipping, to the "floor is lava but I'll be safe if I step on my friends, no, forget that let's jump on them!" to the flinging people around with gay abandon, to the Percussionist - all very close to the audience in this not huge tent it's a show of exceptional vitality and as it's home grown right here in W.A, we should be proud indeed.
This group has won a whole bunch of awards, and they're all well deserved.
I'd like to see this again, but I'm not sure my heart can take it.
10 out of 10 Astonishing, and finding you've set your picnic at the base jumping target on the Sid and Nancy Scale.
#fringeworld #fringeworld2018 #perth
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/a-simple-space-fw2018
When it was time for our show we wandered to the West Australian Speigeltent and had our socks blown off by some of the rawest, most exciting base and adagio work I've seen. 7 very skilled acrobats - and their act is up close and personal, no glitter, no spangles, just raw human power demonstrating the sculptural power of the human body and what it can do with its friends.
If you find your heart in your mouth watching the trapeze, and can't bear it, this might not be for you, but if it thrills you, then this is ten times more intense.
From the amusing strip skipping, to the "floor is lava but I'll be safe if I step on my friends, no, forget that let's jump on them!" to the flinging people around with gay abandon, to the Percussionist - all very close to the audience in this not huge tent it's a show of exceptional vitality and as it's home grown right here in W.A, we should be proud indeed.
This group has won a whole bunch of awards, and they're all well deserved.
I'd like to see this again, but I'm not sure my heart can take it.
10 out of 10 Astonishing, and finding you've set your picnic at the base jumping target on the Sid and Nancy Scale.
#fringeworld #fringeworld2018 #perth
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/a-simple-space-fw2018
Monday, 29 January 2018
Pleasure Garden last night. #fringeworld #fringeworld2018
Pleasure Garden last night. #fringeworld #fringeworld2018
Last night we went to see Kevin Quantum, the man who left his research post as physicist where he lived in Edinburgh...
Last night we went to see Kevin Quantum, the man who left his research post as physicist where he lived in Edinburgh to participate in the TV show Faking It. There the participants train intensely in a field about which they know nothing for a few weeks and then see if they can fool expert judges. Kevin did so, and decided he liked it so much he gave up the Ph.D work in forensics and pursued magic instead. (!) It was an entertaining performance. In the advertising they really accentuate the physics angle, and that's part of why I was interested in seeing the show, but the show we got last night didn't really stress it. It was, however, engaging and very funny. Even when you know you're being misdirected the trick still works, and he has ways of dealing with smart arse audience members. Recommended.
8/10 Engaging and wondering just where that elephant went on the Sid and Nancy Scale.
#fringeworld #perth #fringeworld2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/kevin-quantum-and-for-my-next-trick-fw2018
8/10 Engaging and wondering just where that elephant went on the Sid and Nancy Scale.
#fringeworld #perth #fringeworld2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/kevin-quantum-and-for-my-next-trick-fw2018
So now that I've had a little time here's some more detail...
So now that I've had a little time here's some more detail...
Perth Fringeworld's opening ceremony was fun! It was held in what used to be the Kailis Fish Factory in Northbridge, in a building that's been deserted for quite some time.
Now cleaned out, with a shining long bar down the middle with cabaret style seating about it, and tiered seating about that, a band at one end, it was a very Fringe feeling venue, and a fine addition to the Fringe festivities.
Out came the Fringe Executive Officer, Whadjuk Welcome to Country, Premier and Ministers and Mayors - a fine bunch of dignitaries although it must be said, never bring a footy metaphor to an arts crowd. On the other hand when it was mentioned that Fringe attendees would fill the new football stadium 17 times over everyone cheered. 1 in every 3 Western Australians will attend a FringeWorld event, apparently.
One of those events that will probably be the most visited is Club Swizzle, because after the success of their La Soiree the creators are sizzling for more. We got a taster of their show during the opening and I'd really like to see the full thing. It's one of the more expensive Fringe Events (for your typical Fringe 1 hour show expect to pay about 15 dollars) from $35 (standing) to $90 (probably ending up with performers on your table, and ranged in between depending on whether you're at a table, in the tiered seating and what night of the week it is. This dynamic cabaret with amazing acrobatics will certainly one I'll try to get to!
Wandering through the Pleasure Garden last night we saw some Sea Sprites doing hoop work, and a slack rope guy juggling 5 flaming torches as we enjoyed our ice cold coconut water from freshly pieced coconuts, and enjoyed our satay kebabs and salad and rice with cubed salmon.
#fringeworld #fringeworld2018 #perth
Perth Fringeworld's opening ceremony was fun! It was held in what used to be the Kailis Fish Factory in Northbridge, in a building that's been deserted for quite some time.
Now cleaned out, with a shining long bar down the middle with cabaret style seating about it, and tiered seating about that, a band at one end, it was a very Fringe feeling venue, and a fine addition to the Fringe festivities.
Out came the Fringe Executive Officer, Whadjuk Welcome to Country, Premier and Ministers and Mayors - a fine bunch of dignitaries although it must be said, never bring a footy metaphor to an arts crowd. On the other hand when it was mentioned that Fringe attendees would fill the new football stadium 17 times over everyone cheered. 1 in every 3 Western Australians will attend a FringeWorld event, apparently.
One of those events that will probably be the most visited is Club Swizzle, because after the success of their La Soiree the creators are sizzling for more. We got a taster of their show during the opening and I'd really like to see the full thing. It's one of the more expensive Fringe Events (for your typical Fringe 1 hour show expect to pay about 15 dollars) from $35 (standing) to $90 (probably ending up with performers on your table, and ranged in between depending on whether you're at a table, in the tiered seating and what night of the week it is. This dynamic cabaret with amazing acrobatics will certainly one I'll try to get to!
Wandering through the Pleasure Garden last night we saw some Sea Sprites doing hoop work, and a slack rope guy juggling 5 flaming torches as we enjoyed our ice cold coconut water from freshly pieced coconuts, and enjoyed our satay kebabs and salad and rice with cubed salmon.
#fringeworld #fringeworld2018 #perth
Friday, 26 January 2018
Never bring a footy metaphor to an arts crowd.
Never bring a footy metaphor to an arts crowd.
Fringeworld opened last night. The opening ceremony was held in the old Kailas fish market that's been empty for years.
As part of the celebrations, we had a taster of Club Swizzle. A must see!
Fringeworld opened last night. The opening ceremony was held in the old Kailas fish market that's been empty for years.
As part of the celebrations, we had a taster of Club Swizzle. A must see!
Monday, 22 January 2018
Does this artwork look like me? Try with your own #selfie at g.co/arts/selfie #GoogleArts
Does this artwork look like me? Try with your own #selfie at g.co/arts/selfie #GoogleArts
Twins separated at birth? You decide!
Who's going to be around and interested in rpging on the 26th?
Who's going to be around and interested in rpging on the 26th?
Change of plan - we won't be in town as it happens, so your Friday night
plans may change as you see fit.
Change of plan - we won't be in town as it happens, so your Friday night
plans may change as you see fit.
Friday, 19 January 2018
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
Monday, 15 January 2018
Thank you to Green Knight over at Dreamwidth for pointing this one out.
Thank you to Green Knight over at Dreamwidth for pointing this one out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCTyFp0PpHE&feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCTyFp0PpHE&feature=share
Sunday, 14 January 2018
Friday, 12 January 2018
Thursday, 11 January 2018
A student doing her Masters is looking for women in the hbbby to interview about boardgaming.
A student doing her Masters is looking for women in the hbbby to interview about boardgaming.
Spotted this on bgg so if you or anyone you know might be interested, have a look.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1916381/looking-female-participants-board-game-study
Spotted this on bgg so if you or anyone you know might be interested, have a look.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1916381/looking-female-participants-board-game-study
Sunday, 7 January 2018
Today is Sailing on the Duyfken day!
Today is Sailing on the Duyfken day! This is Rob's birthday present that was delayed due to the ship being damaged during a big storm.
We'd love photos if anyone is near that part of the river especially if we are under sail!
We will head down river from South of Perth Yacht Club at 4:00.
We will be going towards Mosman Bay so maybe a vantage point of somewhere we can viewed coming back up river under full sail like Point Resolution, Pt Walter and The Park West of the Flying Squadron (Beaton Park) but best probably Pt Resolution. Another possibility Applecross jetty. We set sail at 4:00, that's the only hard point of time, and it's a Twilight sail back.
We'd love photos if anyone is near that part of the river especially if we are under sail!
We will head down river from South of Perth Yacht Club at 4:00.
We will be going towards Mosman Bay so maybe a vantage point of somewhere we can viewed coming back up river under full sail like Point Resolution, Pt Walter and The Park West of the Flying Squadron (Beaton Park) but best probably Pt Resolution. Another possibility Applecross jetty. We set sail at 4:00, that's the only hard point of time, and it's a Twilight sail back.
Thursday, 4 January 2018
Wednesday, 3 January 2018
Big weekend ahead of us, so we need a quiet Friday night.
Big weekend ahead of us, so we need a quiet Friday night. Back on the12th hopefully for the Big Damn Space Battle, when required personnel will be back then anyway, see you then.
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