Chasing the Lollyman

CHASING THE LOLLYMAN
Presented by deBASE Productions


Devised and performed by Mark Sheppard, star of deBASE’s The Clown from Snowy River, Chasing the Lollyman is a brilliant one-man comedy show celebrating urban aboriginal identity.

Mark Sheppard, one of Queensland most dynamic, and funny Indigenous performers, takes audiences on a journey through his life. In this premiere season Sheppard takes audiences on a tour of his culture in such skits as Finding your inner Aboriginality and the Murri Superhero, Muh Man while throwing in a little stand up with his views on footy, neighbours, spirituality and dancing in public.

At the heart of this unique work are one man’s beliefs about contemporary Aboriginal identity. To ensure Chasing the Lollyman leaves a lasting impression for all audiences, Indigenous or otherwise, Sheppard has enlisted a variety of artists to create his world onstage, including dramaturg Nadine McDonald- Dowd, visual artist Bianca Beetson, musician Kimba Fatiaki, director Liz Skitch and the team at deBASE, together with the Kuril Dhagun Centre (State Library of Queensland) and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts.

Written by Mark Sheppard
Co-devised and directed by Liz Skitch
Set design by Josh McIntosh
Lighting design by Jason Glenwright
Sound design by Ian O’Brien

Thu 28 Jan – Sat 13 Feb at 7.30pm
Previews 26 – 27 Jan
Sue Benner Theatre, Metro Arts
109 Edward Street

TICKETS
$20/$15 concession
Previews and Tight Ass Tuesdays $10