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JUNKLANDIA

From JUNK to FUNK! Ordinary recycled materials are transformed into extraordinary instruments!

Dates 07 - 14 Oct
Time 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm (80 minutes)
Venue Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre

$25.00

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The two main characters Tomi Tucka & Kobe Na are gazing in either direction, Tomi through an orange witches hat (safety cone) and Kobe through his tea-strainer goggles! Tomi is popping out of a purple bin wearing a purple top covered in pegs, plastic bag bits and other pieces of trash. Kobe is wearing a yellow top covered in newspaper and pegs too! There are recycling and music symbols all around them.

The two characters are crowded around a box and have just pulled a golden compass out of it (a jar lid). They both have their arms up and are pulling funny/amazed faces whilst looking at the compass. Above them reads the titles ; Drumming, Dancing, Circus, Adventure.

The 2 characters are playing a handpan/spaceship dressed in white and grey space costumes. There is low light and smoke behind them and titles around them read; fun, inspiring, creative, engaging.

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Image Credit: Sarah Cohen

Created by: Junkyard Beats
Directed by: Oded Prior
Written by: Oded Prior, Tom Fitzsimons, Kobe Bakonyi

Two brothers from the faraway planet JUNKLANDIA embark on a mission to Earth to teach the earthlings the Junklandian ways of music and creative recycling! This show is a spectacle of rhythm, dance, circus and comedy guaranteed to blow your mind!

‘JUNKLANDIA’ excites the imagination of children and adults alike. Kitchen utensils, cardboard boxes and buckets become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to any age and nationality.

The show ends with an incredible ‘Junk Orchestra’ where each audience member, equipped with a recycled instrument, will come together to create a one-of-a-kind Junkyard Band! By uniting in rhythm, music and movement, the audience can experience the tangible power of collaboration & teamwork whilst having fun!

Join the dynamic adventure of two musical misfits as they repurpose the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability through this high energy and imaginative performance.

You won't look at recycled materials the same way after watching this show!

About Junkyard Beats

Junkyard Beats are an electrifying, high-energy percussion group that transforms ordinary, everyday objects into extraordinary musical instruments. With their infectious rhythms and unique performance style that effortlessly blends drumming, dance, theatre, comedy and circus arts, they have captivated audiences around Australia. Beyond their exhilarating live performances, Junkyard Beats are also passionate about inspiring creativity and promoting sustainability. They conduct workshops and educational programs, teaching people of all ages how to unlock their rhythmic potential using everyday items. By encouraging recycling, they spread the message that art and music can be found everywhere, even in the things we throw away. Junkyard Beats were awarded the Critic's Pick award at the Sydney Fringe Festival in 2018 for their show The Box Show.

junkyardbeats.com

Duration: 80 minutes
Event Accessibility: English no barrier
Age suitability: 3+
Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lights And Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Sustained Loud Noises, High Level Of Audience Participation.

Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre
21 Graham St, Albert Park, VIC, 3206

Wheelchair Access

Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Assistive Hearing

Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre is hearing loop accessible. Please advise of access requirement when buying tickets.

This venue is wheelchair accessible. The wheelchair accessible entrance is at the primary entrance for the venue.

This venue has reserved accessible parking and on-street parking at the venue which can be used by permit holders.

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Full: $25.00
Concession: $20.00
Group 4+: $22.00
Extra Applause: $35.00
Blak Tix: $15.00

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Date	Time	Venue
Saturday, 07 October 2023	10:00am	Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre	Past Event
Saturday, 07 October 2023	1:00pm	Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre	Past Event
Saturday, 14 October 2023	10:00am	Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre	Past Event
Saturday, 14 October 2023	2:00pm	Gasworks Arts Park - Gasworks Theatre	Past Event