The Feetbus
The Feetbus is a box with bicycle wheels that looks like a bus. As soon as people see it, they get into the game and often rush to catch a ride.
The absurdity of this spectacle sends people into fits of laughter and brings an atmosphere of fun and silliness to any event.
Street Theatre
All Ages
Perth Cultural Centre Walkway
Cluster Arts & Folly Games
Bicycles,
Environment,
Buses
30 September - 3 October
Tuesday
30th September
Wednesday
1st October
Thursday
2nd October
Friday
3rd October
Free event
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Outdoors
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
From background music, group singing and bus “driver ”
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Music that travels with the bus
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Optional singing
Undertake direct movement
Moving and signing according to instruction
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Bus “driver ” will adjust to pace of passengers
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
The bus is an aluminum frame with bicycle wheels
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
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