Turning his artistic skills toward the realm of puppetry, he began in the workshop, working as a builder and as support for the touring shows (repairing/re-making things) until getting to design and build "The Little Prince" in 1997, which was also his first puppetry role.Since then he has performed in several shows, lived in the UK and Europe (where he honed his carpentry and making skills in the events industry), as well as teaching puppetry at CPCA in Melbourne, and working in the events/exhibitions field. He has worked as a classroom assistant in a Special Development School (which also involved running a puppetry program with the students) as well as continuing to work for Polyglot as a roving performer, workshop taker and creative facilitator on projects such as 'Trek' and 'Me and My Shadow' - which involved working in schools with students to create puppets for performance.
He also designed and built (with a team) the puppets for the opening of the Pacific School Games at Optus Oval in 2005.He worked in the art department and as standby props for 'Raggs' (a childrens TV show) in 2006-2007, organised and run an Artist Run Initiative exhibition space (2004/2005) and is currently finishing his studies in Visual Art and Design with an eye to moving into teaching. In his spare time he sculpts, paints, rides his pushbike, goes to live music gigs and cooks feasts for his friends. Harbours a minor (healthy) obsession with Spain and all things Spanish.
- Polyglot's The Big Game announced as part of Melbourne International Arts Festival
Melbourne International Arts Festival Artistic Director Kristy Edmunds has announced that she has programmed Polyglot Puppet Theatre's The Big Game in her final 2008 festival.
- Check Out! RAV schools tour on the road
Our popular show Check Out! started its Victorian schools tour this week, starring Mischa Long and Bruce Paterson.
Kids and teachers who see the show, please let us know what you think on the Check Out! feedback wall.
- Big Game community process update
Polyglot's major new work, The Big Game, has been created in collaboration with the children and community of the Carlton high rise commission flats. For a community process update, click here.
- Muckheap QAC schools tour on the road
The ever popular Muckheap schools tour started on Monday 21 July in Gympie, Queensland. From there, the show will tour around the state supported by the Queensland Arts Council.
We have two new performers Janine Watson and Dave Sleswick on board for this tour and we wish them the best of luck.
