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The Surreal World of
Edmond Tahl
Walkabout Mime show with soundtrack (mouseover here for second image)
Edmond accidentally finds himself trapped in a perpendicular world of absurdity, where the bizarre is always close on his heels. Amidst a reality of swarming bees, low flying helicopters, squeaky prams, spaghetti western gun fights, ringing telephones, improbably large monsters, crashing glass, James Bond scenarios, etc etc…. he attempts to keep his composure.
The show uses only a remotely controlled amplified suitcase, to combine music sound effects and mime, into an improvisational high energy comedy performance. Edmonds environment provides his props, and his audiences supply his stooges, within his self absorbed world of misfortune and adventure. The show mischievously plays with cultural and social conventions and etiquette, whilst it also uses soundscape illusions to deceive its audiences – making for an exceptionally personal, emotional and engaging performance.
Each show is written for and themed to each event in advance, and due to the vast library of sound effects it is adaptable to almost any venue. Poor weather is not a problem either as Edmond has a library of appropriate sound effects to use with or without his umbrella.
Often described as one of the best walkabouts on the circuit, this is a very successful show that always receives much praise and appreciation. Bookings have taken Edmond to England, N. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, France, all types of festivals and events, department stores, station platforms, dinners, escalators, shopping centres, galleries, portaloos, bridges, and even hedges.
“I got more feedback about him than anyone else” Cat Lorrigio, Winchester Hat Fair 2001
“One of the best shows I've seen this year” John Peel (TV & Radio Broadcaster) Glastonbury Festival 2003
“Many thanks for bringing smiles to so many faces” Kathryn McDowell, Festival Director, City of London Festival 2005
“Edmond Tahl was a monster hit” Janine Christley, (Festival Director) Stourbridge International Festival of Glass 2005
Also available as a duo with Futter’s Child as Stuff and Things