FLUFF is an imaginative work for children and families originally created for
QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival
for 3 to 8 year olds in 2002.
FLUFF is created and performed by Christine Johnston in collaboration with choreographer/dancer Lisa O’Neill and electronica musician Peter Nelson.
Since its original presentation in 2002, the work has undertaken substantial touring. In 2009 FLUFF featured as part of The Sydney Festival, the Auckland Festival and the Campbelltown Arts Centre holiday season, as well as a return season at QPAC.
A archival DVD is available upon request for presenters.
Synopsis
The Gingham family are very concerned for all the lost and discarded hand-made toys in the world and travel the world to find them. They bring them to their colourful home of odd shaped boxes and welcome them to the family. Each toy is introduced one-by-one, and after seeing a slide show of how they came to be lost, they are given a vocal sound, a movement, a piece of music, a night-light…...and a nice comfy bed.
FLUFF is a simple, joyful and humorous tale told with a twist. It has been acclaimed for its originality, warmth, clever use of comedy and extraordinary combination of song, movement, sampling, projection and audience participation.
Production information:
| Show Duration: | 50 minutes (no Interval) |
|---|---|
| Touring Party: | 3 performers and a production/stage manager. |
| Tech Specs: | Available on application. Note: The production has a visually stunning set requiring a full day to bump in. |
| Buy in Price: | Available upon application (and dependant upon number of venues in the tour for amortisation of re-mount costs) |
| Age Suitability: | 3 – 8 year olds, families |
REVIEWS:
“One of the most imaginative shows for the young you will find. Highly sophisticated and great fun… the children – and the adults – loved it!”
The Advertiser (Adelaide & Sydney Opera House Season 2004)
“FLUFF, for me, was the absolute highlight of the festival. Christine Johnston created and performed, with her creative team, an absolutely brilliant piece of work. Juxtaposing new technology with handmade toys, this performance was inspired, funny, dark, theatrically clever and sophisticated. ……. I strongly recommend you should see it if you get the chance.”
Lowdown, August 2002
“Toy story is simply enchanting…..there is some sly wit for
the parents and lewder humour for the young (or vice versa.)
The pacing is deft and Johnston’s vocal feats a marvel. By
the end the children’s participation is guaranteed, and they
stream from the theatre with radiant faces.”
Sydney Morning Herald January 2009
