George Penney on Nostr: Things seen so far during a Fringe festival in a small Aotearoa New Zealand city: A ...
Things seen so far during a Fringe festival in a small Aotearoa New Zealand city:
A dancer with Down's Syndrome kickass freestyle dancing to a Bruno Mars song after declaring the night was all about her (and it was, and it was awesome). Her three obviously proud middle-aged brothers in the audience with their kids hiding the fact they were happy crying during her big number.
A newbie drag queen at a showcase burlesque show trying drag for the first time to Shania Twain. Audience massively supportive. Wobbling on heels but magnificent.
A small human whose mum was running an excellent Zine workshop demonstrating his breakdancing skills. 10/10. Zine was constructed. This author rather proud of result.
A festival organiser spotted over the course of a long day, managing to look extraordinarily chill despite multiple venues and shows going on. When talked to he revealed he'd managed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for years and managed, amazingly to stay sane. Apparently the day before an R rated comedian went on at 6pm to an entire room of senior citizens. (after not telling the festival that he did blue material. I wish I'd been there!)
A touring Spanish magical comedy show travelling with their small human who got to be a part of the final act after sitting patiently in the audience. Teenage son of volunteer for knife act spotted looking very concerned for his volunteered dad. Palpable relief at end.
#art #Newzealand #dance #comedy
A dancer with Down's Syndrome kickass freestyle dancing to a Bruno Mars song after declaring the night was all about her (and it was, and it was awesome). Her three obviously proud middle-aged brothers in the audience with their kids hiding the fact they were happy crying during her big number.
A newbie drag queen at a showcase burlesque show trying drag for the first time to Shania Twain. Audience massively supportive. Wobbling on heels but magnificent.
A small human whose mum was running an excellent Zine workshop demonstrating his breakdancing skills. 10/10. Zine was constructed. This author rather proud of result.
A festival organiser spotted over the course of a long day, managing to look extraordinarily chill despite multiple venues and shows going on. When talked to he revealed he'd managed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for years and managed, amazingly to stay sane. Apparently the day before an R rated comedian went on at 6pm to an entire room of senior citizens. (after not telling the festival that he did blue material. I wish I'd been there!)
A touring Spanish magical comedy show travelling with their small human who got to be a part of the final act after sitting patiently in the audience. Teenage son of volunteer for knife act spotted looking very concerned for his volunteered dad. Palpable relief at end.
#art #Newzealand #dance #comedy