8.1.08
18.12.07
Go to the bottom of the page for more video footage of Suitcase Circus This show adapts to all ages... so.... please be aware that some video contains material with adult themes.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 18.12.07 09:53:00
1.11.07
"a unique piece of object theatre, its skillfully animated, richly dilapidated cast, had the audience captivated. I would thoroughly recommend this delightful and hilarious performance." Joanna Crowson, Circomedia, Bristol.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 1.11.07 20:52:00
30.10.07
Suitcase Circus
Suitcase Circus is hosted by a threadbare ringmaster's sock, with a cast of excessively gifted everyday objects including; Madame Teapot the marvelous singing teapot, the Sackrobatic Acrosac billed as the world's only acrobatic potato sack, Dan Uras the dare devil ski glove, a hypnotic snake tie Windsor Knott, comedic socks Alex and Leroy as well as the Incredible Dancing Milkshake Straw.
All performed with a musical accompaniment, which echoes the humor, delight, and wonder, which is Suitcase Circus.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 20:55:00
"Oliver is a conceptually innovative and technically accomplished artist… on seeing Suitcase Circus I was impressed by Oliver's ability to suspend the disbelief of an audience with the delightful animation of simple object characters within bizarre storylines. "
Ramon Rivero, Secretary of UNIMA New Zealand
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 20:54:00
...having escaped a vacuous, hollow existence in a fastfood restaurant
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 20:50:00
"The Suitcase Circus received a fantastic response from the Oxjam audience and rightly so, it is an original, imaginative and hilarious act."
Trish Caverly, Bristol Oxjam event organiser.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 20:40:00
"thanks buddy -- it's artists like you make a big difference … see you next year."
Alison Kenter, Melbourne Internationnal Puppet Carnival, 2006.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 11:10:00
"…children particularly like the intimacy of Oliver's style and the quirkiness of his storylines…"
Sally Markham, Community Arts Development Manager, The Edge, Auckland, New Zealand.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 30.10.07 01:29:00
13.8.07
Oliver Smart
Oliver has been exploring puppetry since his sculptures started to move about the studio over a decade ago. Influenced by the miniature circus of Alexander Calder and the films of Jan Shvankmajor, Oliver conceived of a unique brand of object humour, so was born Suitcase Circus.
Since then he has been commissioned to design and construct puppets for theatre, and his puppetry has appeared on film and music videos, throughout Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
As a puppeteer, Oliver has animated all variety of objects and types of puppet, in large theatrical productions as well as smaller devised solo shows.
He loves the socks the most though.
Matt Short
Matt Short is a Musician, Songwriter, Composer and Puppeteer. As well as providing original music and performing with Suitcase Circus, Matt also performs as both a solo artist and lead singer with The Pete Trill Band. Recent work includes original score for The Little Prince, Salisbury Theatre. Matt also performed and co-devised Soap Soup Theatre's show How to Deal with Very Bad Things at the Bristol Old Vic.
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 13.8.07 21:01:00
5.1.07
10th&11th May 08, Brighton Fringe Festival, Udderbelly's Pasture, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NH.
www.underbelly.co.uk and www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
25th&26th May 08, Small is Beautiful, Bristol Mayfest. Alma Tavern, 18-20 Alma Vale Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS8 2HY
4th&5th June 08, Tingeltangel Festival, Berlin
5th July 08, Beverley Puppet Festival, Beverley
www.beverleyarts.co.uk/puppetfest2008.htm
25th-27th July, Secret Garden Party
www.secretgardenparty.com/2008
1st August, Buxton Puppet Festival
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/festivals/buxton-puppet-festival
22nd, 23rd, 24th August 08, Shambala Festival, Birmingham
Filed under: None | Posted by Oliver Smart2 at 5.1.07 13:42:00
4.1.07
3.1.07