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Chatter

Spencer Novich

(USA)

13 – 17 Jan

The Grand Electric

Slapstick absurdity that is shockingly real.

Anxious clown Spencer Novich (American Horror Story, Cirque du Soleil) takes you on an absurdist, slapstick ego-trip deep into the bowels of his own psyche. There’s a shit joke in there somewhere, but we’ll leave it to the professional to tell it best. 

A deeply personal story portrayed with the wit, nuance, and physicality of a professional clown and veteran of the international circuit, CHATTER combines Spencer’s singular physical-performance style with director Lorenzo Pisoni’s experience in Broadway movement direction, theatre and clowning: the result is a work that delightfully flips, flops, toots and pirouettes through several genres. 

This twisted comic journey wrestles with the inner critic—complete with naked balloon nightmares, shock-collar surprises, and eight-hour enemas. Will he break free or spiral deeper into the noise? Join this fretful, award-winning idiot to find out. 


 

Credits

Creator and Performer Spencer Novich

Director Lorenzo Pisoni

Composer & Sound Design Steve Toulmin

Lighting Design Marika Kent

Costume Design Nia Safarr Banks

Guest Choreographer Ani Taj

Consulting Producer Mark Berger

Projection Consultant Kate Ducey

Dramaturg Emma Koenig

Voice Over Angela Goethals

Presented by Strut & Fret  

Photography Camilo Hernandez

Ars Nova HanJie Chow

Important information

This production contains strong language, flashing lights, strobe effects, haze, theatrical smoke effects and partial nudity.

Recommended for audiences aged 15+.

Accessibility

The Grand Electric is not fully accessible. There is level street access, but due to the heritage building there are no accessible or ambulant toilets. If you have access requirements, please contact us for advice tailored to your needs.

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Duration

1 hour (no interval).

Tickets

$45 - $59

+ Booking Fee

Booking Terms & Conditions

Venue

The Grand Electric

199 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2016

Wheelchair access

Meet the artist

The lead creative/s at the heart of this work.

Spencer Novich

Spencer Novich

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