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Bunktopia
February 25, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ACDT
An event every week that begins at 11:00 AM on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until 11/03/2024
One event on 11/03/2024 at 11:00 AM
Meet the man who makes shadow puppets in a whole new way! The award winning odd-ball creator of ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, ‘Swamp Juice’, ‘Slapdash Galaxy’ and ‘Bunkasaurus’, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets) returns to Adelaide Fringe to show off some of his favorite shadow puppetry characters and clown adventures . Giant trolls, dancing snails and a popcorn avelanche! Put down your screen, grab some kids and come jump-start your imagination! Bunktopia is an uplifting, and imaginative puppetry showcase for all ages.
Past reviews for Bunk Puppets:
★★★★★ “Something really exceptional” Advertiser.
“He reminds you what your imagination is for” The Skinny.
“Innovative, memorable. Fun” The Times UK.
“An absolute master of the worlds he creates” FringeReview UK.
★★★★★ “It’s hard to imagine a more entertaining, generous of inspirational show.” FringeReview Adelaide.
“A hilarious, ingenious show” Adelaide Theatre Guide.
“Pure theater magic, filling the room with joy and wonder” NY Theater Now.
“Unmissable pleasure” Broadway World.
WHERE: Umbrella Revolution at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN:
- Fri 23 Feb: 4:00pm
- Sat 24 Feb – Sun 25 Feb: 11:00am
- Sat 02 Mar – Sun 03 Mar: 11:00am
- Sat 09 Mar – Mon 11 Mar: 11:00am
COST:
- Full price: $16.00 to $26.00
- Concession: $22.00
- BankSA Cardholder: $19.50
- Family: $78.00
DURATION: 60 minutes
Kids in Adelaide Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jeff Achtem of Bunk Puppets has done it again! His clown adventures and puppet mastery had our family of five laughing, cheering and clapping along, as he creates interactive theatre magic. An imaginative and comedic puppet show, Bunktopia shines for the young at heart.
Jeff manages to create a myriad of worlds and stories with his puppet creations, from giant trolls to silly snails, crazy scientists and so much more! If you love slapstick comedy of the ‘Mr Bean’ variety, you will love Bunktopia. For something a little different to your typical circus and magic shows, this hilariously creative show is one not to be missed on your Fringe schedule.
For that truly authentic Fringe feel, the show is held in the Garden of Unearthly Delights! We are off to bunnings to buy some cardboard and gloves to make to some crazy shadow puppets!
Recommended Ages 4-99