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Multi-talented performers with a consistently friendly approach. Reliable, hardworking and innovative, The Bread and Butter Theatre Company are a perfect act to choose if you are looking for performers who can offer variety throughout the day.
Prima ballerinas Fifi Pavlova and Dame Margot Fondue are bringing their passion for dance on to the streets. These Tutu-clad divas will teach the general public how to perfect their demi-plies, pirouettes and first positions. Audiences will be moved to tears by the emotional rendition of ballet classics such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and the Macarena… |
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| The Umpires Strike Back As the nation embraces a summer of Ashes fever, get ready to stand by for a “leg bye,” shout more for “four” as two of England’s finest umpires lay down the cricketing law on the wicket / streets of Britain. They will even bring their own afternoon tea and cricket sets. Howzat! |
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Sports Day (show / walkabout) 80s PE Teachers, Mr Stretch and Mr Armstrong are always firm but fair. They are on a mission to get the nation fit for the 2012 Olympics using only their enthusiasm, a roving musical pommel horse and some PE kits rescued from the lost and found locker. Be amazed as they pay homage to our home-grown Olympic legends and attempt to uncover the inner Olympian hiding in all of us. Remember it’s not about the taking part; it’s the winning that counts! |
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The Van Dunk Brothers Armed with a trunk full of trunks, swimming caps, goggles, armbands and verruca cream, the boys will delight crowds with their award-winning dry land synchronized swimming display. Marvel as the boys perform the routine that won the Brothers the gold medal at the Olympic Games, World Championships and Burnley Baths Swimming Gala, using only a kitsch soundtrack, physical comedy and two bottles of still mineral water. Mouseover here for another image |
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Wannabee TV Forget X Factor and Big Brother these two are on a mission to catapult your willing “wannabees” to instant fame. Mouseoever here for a second image |
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DJ Booth and the Wheels of Steel show Presenting DJ Booth, Vince Vinyl and the “Wheels of Steel” mobile disco and cabaret. Experience Saturday Night Fever and Sunday Night at the Palladium rolled in to one big glitzy ball of music, mullets and bingo-calling. |
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Lord of the Bins walkabout Gandalf the Garbage and Frodo Bin-Baggins are two very special puppets perched on their very own bins, with a mission to save Middle Earth with their recycling message.
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Viva Las Wedding walkabout The Elvis Parsley twins cordially invite you to the world’s only walk-through wedding chapel, complete with confetti, rings and honeymoon tickets! Mouseover here for second image |
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Pirates of Menspants walkabout Two dashing, bearded, sea-shanty singing pirates, entertain aboard their barnacle-covered ship. |
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Crocodile Hunters walkabout Professional crocodile wrestlers Will and Al Catchett are looking for help to track down the elusive British Croc. Can your audience help? |
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Gardener’s Question Time
Peat Moss, his son Ged and their prize-winning mammoth brussel sprout present their very own Gardener’s Question Time – Do you know the difference between your rose bush and Kate Bush? |
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Gifted the Space Cadet solo act The much-loved, lycra-clad hero materialises to the sounds of his very own theme music, bearing gifts of yellow Y-fronts from far away galaxies for audience members to wear. The audience then find themselves in a cosmic, comic game show with a mind-bending finale. |
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NEW FOR 2010
SOLO WALKABOUTS include "Gardeners’ Question Time" with Peat Moss the prize-winning gardener; Bill Ingsgate fishing for lobster, shrimps and compliments since 1862 aboard HMS MDF; Monsieur Matt Emulsion the French caricature artist, compare cravings with Pregnant Man and meet The Ambassador’s Butler (complete with chocolate mountain!).
INSTALLATIONS include: Two huge topiary bushes nestled in gigantic terracotta pots – this is horticulture on a grand scale. Passers by will be surprised and delighted by the mischievous garden fairies that live within. But beware, they can be over-zealous with their watering cans!
"Two of the funniest guys you are ever likely to meet. The best value for money you are ever likely to spend. I have never seen street artists work so hard. Fantastic public interaction with young and old alike - can't wait for another reason to have them back!" Sue McAdam, Event Manager, Liverpool Culture Company
‘The Bread & Butter chaps were so easy to deal with and the crowd really enjoyed them’ Caroline Peacock, Salisbury International Arts Festival
‘The Air Cadets helped the Van Dunk Brothers in their ‘dance/swim’ routine and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, it was so funny!’ Lorraine K Brown, Arts & Events Support Officer, Gedling Borough Council
“Bread and Butter Theatre were fantastic – they had the audience in stitches with their clever, daft and highly amusing walkabout characters” Huw Moseley, Arts Development Officer, Bromsgrove District Council
“I thought Garry was brilliant. His pitch and interaction in particular with the Leigh audience was outstanding. It is not easy earning the respect of young Leigh people, when you are dressed up in red tights and yellow underpants, however he did. It was a mutual respect too, as Garry did not deliver his humour with cheap jokes and humiliation. He was clever, spontaneous and considerate to his audience. I’ve a feeling Wigan and Leigh will learn to love him, and who knows, ‘cult status’ in years to come.” Chris Wyatt. Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
“I was so impressed with the rapport you developed with the audience. It was great to see such a positive crowd reaction.” Diane Rivers, Birmingham City Council
“Bread and Butter managed to transform our town centre bandstand on a grey and rainy day into a little oasis of hilarity and bright sunny lycra.” Rosalind Lowry, Ballymena Borough Council
“The streets echoed with laughter as Gifted’s infectious rapport had people calling out for an encore. We will certainly be bringing him back to Jersey!” Sara Clews, Jersey Arts Centre