ART VS ENTERTAINMENT
Art Versus Entertainment is the latest sensational spectacle by Varietyville Productions, a stupendous showcase of their unique brand of physical comedy in an hour of outright stupidity. Starring two of Australia’s finest and funniest idiots — Daniel Oldaker “Dandyman” and Rani Huszar “Foxy Moron” — these two have toured the globe for over two decades in theatres, opera houses, festivals, on the street and now they come to a theatre near you.
Two worlds collide in an irreverent spectacle of ridiculous proportions. A farcical foray of circus, comedy, dance and magic. Is it Art? Is it Entertainment? Only you will know as you witness masterful mayhem when these two indispensable fools titillate your senses in a journey of the absolute absurd.
With directorial assistance from the world-renowned variety star Captain Frodo, this is a brand new, not-to-be missed show full of masterful mayhem and silly skits bordering on the surreal.
Don’t delay: buy a ticket today and prepare yourself for a night of wondrous regale.
"marvelously joyous, incredibly funny, chaotically clever and enormously engaging"
Susie Lyons
(Arts and Cultural Manager - Portland Arts Centre)
Two worlds collide in an irreverent spectacle of ridiculous proportions. A farcical foray of circus, comedy, dance and magic. Is it Art? Is it Entertainment? Only you will know as you witness masterful mayhem when these two indispensable fools titillate your senses in a journey of the absolute absurd.
With directorial assistance from the world-renowned variety star Captain Frodo, this is a brand new, not-to-be missed show full of masterful mayhem and silly skits bordering on the surreal.
Don’t delay: buy a ticket today and prepare yourself for a night of wondrous regale.
"marvelously joyous, incredibly funny, chaotically clever and enormously engaging"
Susie Lyons
(Arts and Cultural Manager - Portland Arts Centre)
ACTS OF ABSURDITY
CIRCUS, MAGIC & COMEDY SPECTACULAR
Two ʻmust seeʼ artists of outrageously funny proportions combining their talents into one incredible show for your pleasure!
Varietyville is a thrilling fusion of the most unique, ridiculous and bedazzling acts you’ll ever see.
Starring award winning, five star internationally renowned physical comedian Daniel Oldaker aka “Dandyman" (La Soireé - Sydney Opera House, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melb. Int Comedy Fest) and the inimitable magic variety star Rani Huszar, “Foxy Moron" as seen on ABC’s “Live at the Memo”, “The Sideshow” and the world renowned variety show La Cliqué.
Varietyville takes variety to a whole new level. Bite sized morsels of masterful magic, chaotic clowning, preposterous physical feats, musical mayhem, hilarious hi-jinks and much much more!
Oldaker & Huszar have captivated audiences for the last 15 years in over 30 countries around the world with their ridiculous sense of humour, endearing charm and unique and quirky physical theatre. You wonʼt believe until you see and when you see it you still wonʼt believe.
“Acts of Absurdity is a wonderfully peculiar show that has a little bit of everything, put on by some world-class performers. If you can’t decide what kind of show to see at Fringe this year, put your hard-earned cash towards this superb variety show and see it all. You won’t regret it "
★★★★ Rip it Up
“Acts of Absurdity And Uncontrolled Laughter - I laughed harder and longer this evening than I have anything else I have seen this fringe“
★★★★★ Clothesline, Fringe World
“Oldaker is a master of object manipulation“
Herald Sun
“Funny, unpredictable, engaging and priceless......acts of physical daring and laugh-out-loud humor as mime, juggling, illusion and movement flowed seamlessly from character to character throughout this evening of entertainment”
The Buloke Times
"Dandyman was an exemplary example of physical comedy which prompted many laughs"
Sydney Morning Herald
"Daniel Oldaker maximizes the subtlety of live performance, often using little more than his eyebrows to get huge laughs from the audience"
★★★★★ Winnipeg Press
Two ʻmust seeʼ artists of outrageously funny proportions combining their talents into one incredible show for your pleasure!
Varietyville is a thrilling fusion of the most unique, ridiculous and bedazzling acts you’ll ever see.
Starring award winning, five star internationally renowned physical comedian Daniel Oldaker aka “Dandyman" (La Soireé - Sydney Opera House, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melb. Int Comedy Fest) and the inimitable magic variety star Rani Huszar, “Foxy Moron" as seen on ABC’s “Live at the Memo”, “The Sideshow” and the world renowned variety show La Cliqué.
Varietyville takes variety to a whole new level. Bite sized morsels of masterful magic, chaotic clowning, preposterous physical feats, musical mayhem, hilarious hi-jinks and much much more!
Oldaker & Huszar have captivated audiences for the last 15 years in over 30 countries around the world with their ridiculous sense of humour, endearing charm and unique and quirky physical theatre. You wonʼt believe until you see and when you see it you still wonʼt believe.
“Acts of Absurdity is a wonderfully peculiar show that has a little bit of everything, put on by some world-class performers. If you can’t decide what kind of show to see at Fringe this year, put your hard-earned cash towards this superb variety show and see it all. You won’t regret it "
★★★★ Rip it Up
“Acts of Absurdity And Uncontrolled Laughter - I laughed harder and longer this evening than I have anything else I have seen this fringe“
★★★★★ Clothesline, Fringe World
“Oldaker is a master of object manipulation“
Herald Sun
“Funny, unpredictable, engaging and priceless......acts of physical daring and laugh-out-loud humor as mime, juggling, illusion and movement flowed seamlessly from character to character throughout this evening of entertainment”
The Buloke Times
"Dandyman was an exemplary example of physical comedy which prompted many laughs"
Sydney Morning Herald
"Daniel Oldaker maximizes the subtlety of live performance, often using little more than his eyebrows to get huge laughs from the audience"
★★★★★ Winnipeg Press
FOXY MORON
Australia’s Queen of Quirk
Rani Huszar “Foxy Moron” is without doubt Australia’s Funniest Comedienne of Magic, with over two decades of experience touring the globe in over 30 countries she is a fantastic tour de force of fabulousness. Huszar hoodwinks, mesmerises and baffles her audience as the outrageously funny plot of pizazz unfolds.
She’s starred on FOXTELL’S “Live at the Memo” & ABC’s “The Sideshow”, has performed in world class variety shows like “La Clique” in Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide. Huszar is one of those artists that you watch and just can’t keep your eyes off, with a multitude of superb skits, bits and routines there is never a dull moment in her 10,20,30,45 mins shows. She combines her unique and special blend of physical comedy with magic and hilarious audience interaction to create an unforgettable experience.
“Super sensation” The Mercury
“Splendid stupidity at it’s finest” West Australian
“A great fun evening of Absurdity” The Clothesline ★★★★★
Rani Huszar “Foxy Moron” is without doubt Australia’s Funniest Comedienne of Magic, with over two decades of experience touring the globe in over 30 countries she is a fantastic tour de force of fabulousness. Huszar hoodwinks, mesmerises and baffles her audience as the outrageously funny plot of pizazz unfolds.
She’s starred on FOXTELL’S “Live at the Memo” & ABC’s “The Sideshow”, has performed in world class variety shows like “La Clique” in Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide. Huszar is one of those artists that you watch and just can’t keep your eyes off, with a multitude of superb skits, bits and routines there is never a dull moment in her 10,20,30,45 mins shows. She combines her unique and special blend of physical comedy with magic and hilarious audience interaction to create an unforgettable experience.
“Super sensation” The Mercury
“Splendid stupidity at it’s finest” West Australian
“A great fun evening of Absurdity” The Clothesline ★★★★★
DANDYMAN
Welcome to the wonderful and ridiculously funny world of Dandyman
One of Australia’s finest and funniest physical comedians Dandyman (Daniel Oldaker) is a five star award-winning physical comedian who draws on 23 years of performance experience in over 30 countries, Dandyman has trained with Phillippe Gaulier (Sascha Baron Cohens mentor), sought after by Cirque du Soleil and other major touring companies and performed at many of the most highly regarded festivals and venues around the globe.
He is also a very competent MC/Compère and has presented
many Community Events, Cabaret/Variety shows and Carols by Candlelight nights.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Winner Best International act at Busan Comedy Festival (Sth. Korea), La Soiree (Sydney Opera House), Nominated for Just for Laughs best Comedy Show (St Ambroise Festival, Montreal), Patrons Pick Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Brisbane Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Dandyman, Live Flavor, Agogo Agogo, Mnuh), La Clique in The Famous Spiegeltent (Edinburgh, Melb., Adelaide), Lainsuojattomat Festival (Finland), Canal City (Fukuoka, Japan) Festival Internacional De Artistas De Rua Da Bahia (Brazil), Indianapolis Fringe (USA), Hotlips Variety Show(Sweden), Ali McGregor’s Variety Hour (Hamer Hall), ABC’s “The Sideshow."
One of Australia’s finest and funniest physical comedians Dandyman (Daniel Oldaker) is a five star award-winning physical comedian who draws on 23 years of performance experience in over 30 countries, Dandyman has trained with Phillippe Gaulier (Sascha Baron Cohens mentor), sought after by Cirque du Soleil and other major touring companies and performed at many of the most highly regarded festivals and venues around the globe.
He is also a very competent MC/Compère and has presented
many Community Events, Cabaret/Variety shows and Carols by Candlelight nights.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Winner Best International act at Busan Comedy Festival (Sth. Korea), La Soiree (Sydney Opera House), Nominated for Just for Laughs best Comedy Show (St Ambroise Festival, Montreal), Patrons Pick Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Brisbane Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Dandyman, Live Flavor, Agogo Agogo, Mnuh), La Clique in The Famous Spiegeltent (Edinburgh, Melb., Adelaide), Lainsuojattomat Festival (Finland), Canal City (Fukuoka, Japan) Festival Internacional De Artistas De Rua Da Bahia (Brazil), Indianapolis Fringe (USA), Hotlips Variety Show(Sweden), Ali McGregor’s Variety Hour (Hamer Hall), ABC’s “The Sideshow."
BOREDOM PATROL
NO YAWN TO BIG OR SMALL
Public relation professionals Nosey Parker and Sticky Beak are here to save the day. They like to nose what's going on and their business is yours and your business is there's. From comedy rap songs to mind boggling magic they masterfully transform any event into a fun-filled fantasia. Recently they were hired to manage boredom levels at the Hamilton Island Airport where they received an overwhelmingly positive response from both guests and staff.
Don't delay book today and let "Boredom Patrol" take care of all your boring worries about hiring highly trained pop-up entertainment that is original and absolutely undoubtedly funny.
Public relation professionals Nosey Parker and Sticky Beak are here to save the day. They like to nose what's going on and their business is yours and your business is there's. From comedy rap songs to mind boggling magic they masterfully transform any event into a fun-filled fantasia. Recently they were hired to manage boredom levels at the Hamilton Island Airport where they received an overwhelmingly positive response from both guests and staff.
Don't delay book today and let "Boredom Patrol" take care of all your boring worries about hiring highly trained pop-up entertainment that is original and absolutely undoubtedly funny.
MASTERCLASSES
STAGE CONFIDENCE & PHYSICAL COMEDY
What do Sascha Baron Cohen, Steve Martin, Jerry Lewis, Jim Carey and Rowan Atkinson all have in common ? They are all physical comedians, they use their body and facial expressions to create laughter.
Join award winning, master physical comedian Daniel Oldaker in a short comprehensive workshop where you’ll get the chance to add this great theatrical tool to your toolbox not only for theatre, film and TV but a relevant and beneficial life skill as well. Building confidence not only in your personal life but also creating enhanced body awareness. Daniel Oldaker has been touring the world presenting solo, duo and group physical comedy shows for the past 20 years. He has trained with world class practitioners including Sascha Baron Cohens mentor Philippe Gaulier in both London & Paris and has also trained with:
* John Bolton (Melbourne)
* Angela De Castro (Brisbane)
* Tom Greder (Sydney)
*Gardi Hutter (Geneva, Switzerland)
*Avner the Eccentric (South Paris, U.S.A)
* Clare Bartholemew (Golconda, Tasmania)
Whether you are an experienced performer or have no real performance abilities this workshop is perfect and will include learning Improvisation, working on character development, creating new material, using music and movement & basic slapstick techniques
Don't miss this opportunity to learn physical comedy from one of the masters in the industry!
Workshops are designed to be fun for both the professional performer and the newcomer interested in learning about this artform.
Some of the specific areas that you will benefit from include:
* IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS
* CONFIDENCE
* PHYSICAL COMEDY
* SLAPSTICK
* SELF ESTEEM
* DEVELOP ROUTINES
Join award winning, master physical comedian Daniel Oldaker in a short comprehensive workshop where you’ll get the chance to add this great theatrical tool to your toolbox not only for theatre, film and TV but a relevant and beneficial life skill as well. Building confidence not only in your personal life but also creating enhanced body awareness. Daniel Oldaker has been touring the world presenting solo, duo and group physical comedy shows for the past 20 years. He has trained with world class practitioners including Sascha Baron Cohens mentor Philippe Gaulier in both London & Paris and has also trained with:
* John Bolton (Melbourne)
* Angela De Castro (Brisbane)
* Tom Greder (Sydney)
*Gardi Hutter (Geneva, Switzerland)
*Avner the Eccentric (South Paris, U.S.A)
* Clare Bartholemew (Golconda, Tasmania)
Whether you are an experienced performer or have no real performance abilities this workshop is perfect and will include learning Improvisation, working on character development, creating new material, using music and movement & basic slapstick techniques
Don't miss this opportunity to learn physical comedy from one of the masters in the industry!
Workshops are designed to be fun for both the professional performer and the newcomer interested in learning about this artform.
Some of the specific areas that you will benefit from include:
* IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS
* CONFIDENCE
* PHYSICAL COMEDY
* SLAPSTICK
* SELF ESTEEM
* DEVELOP ROUTINES
