Our four performers Rosana Cade, Tom Hobbins, Ted Stevens and Ross Wight have been studying animals that sing. The other day we created costumes that alter their sensory perceptions closer to those of their respected animals. This meant using mirrors to see out of the sides of the head, extending or restricting limbs and changing colour.
Rosana is studying frogs. Tom, the Robin. Ted, Gibbons. And Ross, the Humpback Whale.
It was a fascinating and hilarious day that revealed new insights into the singing animals we are pursuing. Keep checking in for more updates on the project. And book your tickets now! Check out the project page by clicking here.
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Ross takes his horizontal locomotion device for a spin
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Ted propels Ross on his whale buggy.
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Ross attempts to waddle as the vertical whale.
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Ross created splints for each finger to limit their movement.
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Ted sports extended arms and white face and feet markings.
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The gibbon could impressively traverse litter.
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Gibbon morning song.
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Tom sports tennis ball enhanced ‘shoes’, restrained legs, articulated wings, tunnel vision and impressive beak.
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Notice the tunnel vision, restrained legs and fine red breast.
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This mighty beak is the robin’s main manipulator.
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This moment of stillness allows the detail on the wing to be observed.
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Rosana sports extended digits and raised heal shoes, padded abdomen, sideways vision and sleek green skin.
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The frogs extended digits in hands and feet were achieved through elaborate splints and cardboard.
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This view reveals the sideways vision goggles, tongue and underbelly.
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Tom explores the studio.