26 May 2005

Brilliant, riotous and ridiculous, ‘The Shneedles’ will bring new meaning to non-verbal communication when they perform at WestSide Performing Arts Centre on Friday 3rd June.

Described as masters in the art of physical comedy, ‘The Shneedles’ are the extraordinary duo of Wolfe Bowart and Bill Robison who combine acrobatics, mime, vaudeville, magic, music and comedy to produce absurd and delightful performances.

Rob Robson, Greater Shepparton City Council’s Manager for Performing Arts and Conventions, said the style of performance is reminiscent of Monty Python and Buster Keaton.

“At WestSide ‘The Shneedles’ will perform, ‘Luggage’, a surrealistic tale of two misfit performers and their battle with a magical suitcase.  As the performance progresses, their simple show becomes a full-scale comic nightmare!”

“Their comic perfection is even more impressive as they perform almost entirely without words, making it accessible for all audiences on a different level, without language or age barriers,” Mr Robson added. 

“Plates fly, inanimate objects come to life, a rubbish bin inhales a man…. Welcome to the kooky world of ‘The Shneedles’!”

‘The Shneedles’ will be presented by Sprit Entertainment and Riverlinks at 7.30 pm on Friday 3rd June at the WestSide Performing Arts Centre. 

For bookings or more information, please contact the Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511, or drop into the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

“The Shneedles have redefined clowning by bringing a unique combination of grace and humour to the stage as they deal with the deep subjects of life – unrequited love, death and mousetraps in your pants.”