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ABOUT
ABOUT OUR PERFORMANCES
We aim to create immersing theatrical
experiences through which puppetry or
object theatre plays a central role. The
relationship between puppeteer / puppet
or performer / puppet is key, providing a
central dynamic / conflict through which the
story unfolds. Our shows are primarily
devised; developed through improvisation
and reaction to external stimulus (image,
music, space, light). While final
decision-making rests with the director all
performers and crew are equals in the
creation process. The detail, nuance, and
technical precision of our work reflects the
spirit of this collaboration.
Narrative is secondary to the visual
and visceral experience of the audience.
Narrative comes to the fore in shows
focused on the relationship between
language / image / gesture.
Over time core themes for exploration
have emerged and re-emerged in our
work. The grotesque, spirituality and
religion, identity, sexuality, gender,
illusion, relationship conflict, desire,
and the balance point between chaos
and order.
Perhaps most importantly we seek to
identify the taboos in our society and
culture, define them, research them, and
explore them from different view points
during the creation process and on stage.
This links empirically to our work with the
grotesque.
Our performances are not always easy to
watch,but you will never leave half hearted.
We aim to create immersing theatrical
experiences through which puppetry or
object theatre plays a central role. The
relationship between puppeteer / puppet
or performer / puppet is key, providing a
central dynamic / conflict through which the
story unfolds. Our shows are primarily
devised; developed through improvisation
and reaction to external stimulus (image,
music, space, light). While final
decision-making rests with the director all
performers and crew are equals in the
creation process. The detail, nuance, and
technical precision of our work reflects the
spirit of this collaboration.
Narrative is secondary to the visual
and visceral experience of the audience.
Narrative comes to the fore in shows
focused on the relationship between
language / image / gesture.
Over time core themes for exploration
have emerged and re-emerged in our
work. The grotesque, spirituality and
religion, identity, sexuality, gender,
illusion, relationship conflict, desire,
and the balance point between chaos
and order.
Perhaps most importantly we seek to
identify the taboos in our society and
culture, define them, research them, and
explore them from different view points
during the creation process and on stage.
This links empirically to our work with the
grotesque.
Our performances are not always easy to
watch,but you will never leave half hearted.
ABOUT US
Beth McMahon:
At different times Beth has worked as a
performer, director, writer, clown, artist,
project developer, producer, even a
followspot operator.
She holds a Masters Degree in Production
(Puppetry) from the Victorian College of the
Arts, University of Melbourne and
previously trained at the Lecoq Physical
Theatre School and studied puppetry at
Théâtre Aux Mains Nues.
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At different times Beth has worked as a
performer, director, writer, clown, artist,
project developer, producer, even a
followspot operator.
She holds a Masters Degree in Production
(Puppetry) from the Victorian College of the
Arts, University of Melbourne and
previously trained at the Lecoq Physical
Theatre School and studied puppetry at
Théâtre Aux Mains Nues.
more
Michael Bevitt:
Michael has been performing and
teaching puppetry since 2001. He won
his first audition at the end of High
School and spent the next 2 years
touring NSW, VIC, and QLD.
He has extensive experience as a
teacher of puppetry, drama and music.
Michael has a BA in acting and a Post
Grad. Diploma in Puppetry from the
Victorian College of the Arts.
more
Michael has been performing and
teaching puppetry since 2001. He won
his first audition at the end of High
School and spent the next 2 years
touring NSW, VIC, and QLD.
He has extensive experience as a
teacher of puppetry, drama and music.
Michael has a BA in acting and a Post
Grad. Diploma in Puppetry from the
Victorian College of the Arts.
more
COLLABORATION / WORKSHOPS / ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCIES
We enjoy collaborating with other artists on their projects as well as teaching short workshops or
longer artist-in-residencies. the indirect Object focuses on work for / by / with adults aged 20+
who want to learn or use puppetry, are undertaking an experimental / original project, or seeking
new ways to create images / experiences in their chosen audience.
We enjoy collaborating with other artists on their projects as well as teaching short workshops or
longer artist-in-residencies. the indirect Object focuses on work for / by / with adults aged 20+
who want to learn or use puppetry, are undertaking an experimental / original project, or seeking
new ways to create images / experiences in their chosen audience.
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