The Curious Game
A place where the world of fairytales meets the world of board games, where one must play to discover what the rules are - but beware the Queen, for it is with her that all power resides. With the pomp and ceremony of ridiculous rituals and eccentric dance, characters from an over-sized chessboard come to life. A bossy Queen, a stupid knight and a pawn with a touch of cunning, conduct an interactive, absurd and humorous game for all ages, where no one knows what the rules are, and not everyone’s a winner.
The Curious Game is
a predominantly non-verbal performance that uses archetypal characters. Using symbols
and gesture, The Curious Game challenges the audience
to become participants and interpret the Queen’s signs without discussion, by thinking laterally
and acting physically.
The Curious Game is physical, visually engaging and highly interactive. Each performance
is a unique experience influenced by the participating audience and their ability to be creative and trust their own instincts.
Highlights Include
Chookas Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne
Goyang Lake Park Festival, South Korea
Assitej Summer Festival, Seoul South Korea
Capital E Festival, Wellington New Zealand
The Curious Game is a predominantly non-verbal performance. It challenges the audience to interpret the Queen’s signs by thinking laterally, and acting physically.
The Curious Game is visually engaging and highly interactive. Each performance is a unique experience influenced by the participating audience and their ability to trust their instincts.
Commissioned by The Arts Centre Melbourne, The Curious Game has delighted audiences from New Zealand to South Korea.
“All three are clowning manifestations of chess pieces, superbly costumed”
“Curious Game was our highlight during this year’s festival”
“As a school community - staff and students alike - we all thought this was one of the best performances that we have had at our school. The show was highly engaging, interactive, entertaining and educational. The performers were a delight to work with through bump in and out! So grateful for the opportunity to have a performance of this calibre at our school.”
“It was amazing. Gorgeous performers. Born in a Taxi are so in-tune with the kids.”