Bluebirds
Animals
Walk Act
Acts on Stilts
Street Theatre

These blue creatures are wandering around like in a trance. These longnecks are looking down at you from high above. There is no way you will miss them, when they start marching into the crowd. Their approach is friendly and prudent, but they are definitely very curious. Their long, long fingers are ticklish and their tall heads keep on nodding. Suddenly, they come to a halt, to track their leader.

The Aliens are blue, water bird-like creatures with distinctively long necks. The actors are not on stilts but wear flippers. The height, approx. 3 metres, is attained by the long characteristic necks: a special construction is connecting the bird’s head to the player. The actor himself is hidden inside the costume.

The artists come from the Netherlands 

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Techrider

Duration: 2 x 45 minutes  or 3 x 30 minutes        
Both daytime and evening performances are possible.
Performers:   3 - 8

Area conditions

  • Both outside and inside locations possible
  • No slippery surface.
  • A spacious location for both preparation and performance is essential (preparation 5 x 7m). The costumes are 3,5m. high, 5m.long and 1m.wide and need room to move! In case the areas to prepare the costumes and  to perform are separate, a spacious passage between both areas is necessary.
  • Starting point and finish of the performance need to be the same.
  • Minimum height: 4,5 m.
  • The area to prepare the costumes and constructions must be roofed.
  • Security officers are required on this area
  • In case of several performing dates the area needs to be locked at night
  • Dressing room (facility to change) close to starting and finish point.
  • Dressing room with running water.

Security: The organisation must arrange (minimal) one person (security) to assist and accompany the act during the performance(s)

Build up time: 1,5 hours before the  start of the show

Break down time:  1 hour

Technique; Light/sound:     

  • No technical requirements are needed.
  • An electricity point for charging the batteries in between performances.
  • Music installations are installed in the costumes, playing sounds and mystical sound scapes.
  • At night or in darkness a fire player with hand flares can provide for additional lighting.

NB: for the use of hand flares (bengal) authorization must be requested. The cost for this request, and the request itself, including official pyrotechnician on site, will be charged and done by the client (organisor). Hand flares must be purchased by the organisor (customer) if the act takes place outside of the Netherlands.

Parking:   Space is required for 1 or 2 vans and x number of cars, (depending on number of performers)             

Meals/drinks:    Lunch and / or dinner and beverages need to be provided

Overnight stay:     Depending on schedule, hotel accommodation (only single or twin rooms) may need including breakfast to be provided

Payment: 50% of the total all-in costs have to be credited at least 3 weeks before the performing date

  • The organizer is responsible for the safety
  • The organizer has to ensure the application of Sabam (author's rights or any performance rights organisation (PRO) of your country)and the authorization of the fire and police department..
  • If the acts are performed abroad, if it is too late to go home or if they have to play several days the organization needs to provide hotel accommodations for the team, meals and beverages.
  • For day performances the artists would welcome a breakfast/lunch with beverages and for evening shows a dinner.
  • The date is only set when the contract has been signed

Performance by Closeact