Getting my act together

After the whirldwind that was festival time I have been laying pretty low. It has been a time to reflect, pick up all the loose ends and dream of the exciting next steps. 

What I've been up to...

I did a fun audition with Chameleon Casting and met the ever lovely Daniella who really inspired me, so called my lovely photographer friend Sarah Collins (a.k.a the actor's photographer) and got some new head shots, here are a few of my favs...

I finished my 'pitch pack' for 'How to be a Lady' and sent off my application for the Woodford Folk Festival. This short sharp and shiny pack includes all the details on 'Lady'; images, reviews, tech specs, and synopsis. I will be sending this out to all the promoters who came and saw the show while it was touring for possible future bookings. I plan to take the show to Avignon Festival (South of France) as well as Edinburgh Fringe in 2011, as well as a national tour maybe late this year of early next.

Uploaded some excerpts from 'Ladies' Adelaide Fringe Festival Season onto my youtube channel

What's Next?....

I am busy busy busy at present Producing the Sci-Fi Comedy Television Pilot 'Rented Space' directed by Kai Smythe, I will also be acting in two of the roles. We did our pitch to potential crew last week and have assembled an army to pull this baby off. I'll post some piccies on this one shortly...

Received the very exciting news that 'The Omega Quest' a new Sci-Fi Adventure Romance in the style of Japanese BUNRAKU theatre that is the brain child of Tim Mager (of Minstrels/Atlantis fame) has been accepted into the North Melbourne Town Hall for the 2010 Melbourne Fringe Festival. This is going to one epic show, check out some Bunraku vids on youtube for a taste of what to expect....

And what's next for me creatively?? There a number of new show concepts knocking around in my brain-space, I am enjoying just allowing these to bubble away for the time being, seeking out inspiring experiences to boost the creativity and trying out some stuff. 

I have committed to myself that I will bring a new show to the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 2011 so stay tuned.....

How to be a Lady - on the youtube machine

moving on! and markets!!

sooooo much has happened and soooo much to tell, but before that epic starts here's a flyer for the Blackbird Market i'll be running a stall at tomorrow at the Worker's Club in Fitzroy.

Will be selling the incredible and amazing gorgeous wheatbags and eye pillows for Emiti Crafts, so come down and say hello, look for the lady in the frilly bonnet!

these hand made beauties smell devine and are all made with 100% natural ingredients

How to be a Lady and Lady Gaga

"The extraordinary Tessa Waters, whose show How To Be A Lady had its debut at last year's fringe, demonstrates amply that one can upturn traditional notions of femininity by wearing frilly knickers." The Age - Melbourne, March 19th 2010

Helen Razer discusses gender as performance and her excitement for the upcoming Lady Gaga concert in melbourne this week and reiterates her glee at seeing me in frilly knickers!

Read the Full Article Here

Camels in the City

To celebrate the launch of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival season The Minstrels of the Revolution rode into town in style today on the back of TWO CAMELS!!

In Search of Atlantis starts tomorrow night at The Butterfly Club (South Melbs) and runs Thurs-Sun till the 4th of April.

Get your tickets here

Check out the piccies:

Minstrels 4 Stars and Nomination

"Take a liberal helping of Tenacious D, sprinkle in some Lano and Woodley-style dynamics and some Anchorman-esque one-liners set against an Indiana Jones inspired storyline and you're bang in the middle of Tim and Ky's search for the mystical city of Atlantis.

In this quality cabaret act I can take or leave the storyline but this musical duo's talent in constructing a narrative, throwing in some one-liners, composing hilarious songs and bringing a spirited delivery cannot be ignored.

The pair take the audience deep into their bumbling adventures, resulting in a performance which is one hundred per cent on song."

Jessica Leo - The Advertiser 4 STARS

Stay tuned for a complete rap up of Radelaide 2010, and cross your fingers for tonight's awards in which the Minstrels have been nominated for Best Cabaret!!!

Circus vs Sideshow

On the eve of our tour to Radelaide, just wanted to send a quick update about a guest spot I'll be doing as a judge at Circus Vs Sideshow next Thursday 18th Feb. This Side Up boys vs The Dirty Brothers...I'm uber excited! Who will come out the victors the bending, jumpy circus doods or the freaky, funny side show lads???

come check it out happening every Thursday of Ad Fringe 2010...though I will only be there this Thurs if you want to come see me in my frilly knickers!!

"Who really is more hardcore? Who works harder? Who entertains us better? Circus artists with their debonair muscular ability or sideshow acts with their macabre and twisted tricks?

Following a riotous first round in Edinburgh last year, ThisSideUp and the Dirty Brothers stage a series of re-matches in the Bosco Theatre in the ultimate battle of the carnies.

Hosted by celebrity guests and judged by fringe stars. Circus vs. Sideshow is an unpredictable evening of circus, sideshow, music and mischief.

ThisSideUp pitch their extraordinary acrobatic talents against the Dirty Brothers’ devious sideshow prowess in physical tests of strength, pain and endurance. Resulting in jaw-dropping, bone-chilling and laugh-out-loud entertainment with the hosts and judges throwing a little of their own skill and talent into the ring.

First staged as an impromptu contest at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe, past hosts and celebrity judges include Paul Zenon, Stephen K Amos, Wil Anderson, Die Roten Punkte, Amanda Palmer (from the Dresden Dolls) and Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen.

Expect to be astounded, shocked, moved and shaken, as acrobats face off against their long-standing competitors from sideshow, mediated by musicians, comedians and other fellow entertainers.

A good old-fashioned fight, settled as only performers know how. Circus vs Sideshow is an unscripted, unabashed and unfettered night of carnival amusement."

Melbourne Comedy Tickets Now on Sale

With mere hours left in Melbourne before we jet off to RAdelaide for the a month of Fringe fun in the sun we are bombarded with yet more excitement...

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival launch their ticket sales today and bookings are being made as we speak to both our comedy festival offerings....

How to be a Lady will be gracing the stage in the Carpet Room at The FORUM. All too exciting really, I will be playing the same venue as Tripod and Frank Woodley...even if it is in the broom cupboard.

The Season runs from April 25th to May 18th Tuesdays to Sundays at 7.15pm (6.15pm Sundays)

BUY LADY TICKETS HERE

In Search of Atlantis will be playing at Melbourne Home of Cabaret The Butterfly Club from March 18th to April 4th. And the boys have something very VERY exciting planned for the 17th so keep your eyes peeled.

Their tickets went on sale just before last Christmas and are bubbling away quite nicely so get in quick to avoid missing out!!

BUY ATLANTIS TICKETS HERE

Adelaide Fringe Festival 2010

12 Days to Go

The countdown is running fast, reviewers are booking in, tickets sales are looking very healthy indeed and the mild panic/excitement follows me round 24 hours a day.

Check out the Minstrels Poster for In Search of Atlantis and remember if you miss them in Adelaide you can still catch them for the Melbourne Comedy Festival at the Butterfly Club March 18th to April 4th (weekly thurs-sun). Tickets on sale now from the Butterfly Club's website (Whats On page)

We will in invading the Austral Hotel for the duration of Fringe and are sharing the spotlight with some stellar comedy shows, check out the flyer.

Stay tuned for more adelaide news coming soon....