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ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION
Lasso Entertainment & Promotions provide a wide selection
of event and venue entertainment to assist in spicing up your
corporate function, street festival, shopping centre or children's
activity day.
Simply browse our list of available acts
below to establish the most appropriate act for your needs. You
can contact us by any of the
means listed on this site to arrange bookings or to further discuss
your requirements.
Rides & Static Entertainment
We can source a wide variety of
rides for fairs, fetes and street entertainment.
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Bouncy
castles
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Miniature steam train rides
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Model railway displays
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Skate park and demonstrations
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Bands - for adults and children
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Dunking machines
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Mini golf course
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Mechanical surfing machine
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The Gymbus
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Animal farms
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Fairy floss
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Snow cones and much more.
If you can imagine it, we'll create it…
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We have roving entertainment available
to suit any venue and any theme. From the most elaborate entertainment
such as fire jugglers, to the much-loved face painter, we can create
a package of roving entertainment to suit your needs.
Some roving entertainment ideas include:
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Roving
clowns
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Balloon sculptors
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Face painting
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Fire twirling & juggling
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Circus performers - juggling,
plate spinning, unicycle, stilt walkers
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Costumed characters to suit
your theme
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Roving magicians
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Spruikers
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Mime artists
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Human statues in costume to
suit your requirements
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Street theatre
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Chinese dragons
If you can imagine it, we'll create it…
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Staging & Audio Equipment
We will find you the lowest possible
quote on:
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AVAILABLE ACTS
Rosie'O
Face
painter extraordinaire! Rosie'O is the official face-painter to the
Make-a-Wish Foundation of WA and she specialises in full face
designs guaranteed to surprise. Rosie's many talents include face
painting, balloon sculpture, helium balloons, roaming entertainment,
meet and greets, crowd entertaining and facilitating, plaster
painting, fairy floss and even a magic show!
Characters
in her repertoire include: Clowns, fairies and elves, Father
Christmas, Mother Christmas, super heroes, Easter Bunny, specific
theme characters, animals, kings and queens.
To
book Rosie'O contact Lasso Entertainment & Promotions.
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Bubblemania
The
art of the bubble as brought to you by the team of Bubblologists
from Bubblemania. Children witness the creation of large bubbles
in an interactive show by Dr Froth who uses audience volunteers
as part of his amazing bubble show.
Following the show, children participate in making
their own giant bubble creations. Children use ropes and a special
mixture to create bubbles of all sizes and shapes.
This interactive show and workshop is held in
a previously arranged area over a time period designed to suit your
budget and requirements.
The
Bubblemania team have a great deal of experience in shopping centres
around the State and have strict procedures to allow them to conduct
this type of workshop.
Initially a waterproof tarp is laid on the tile
floor and then covered with indoor / outdoor marine matting. A total
of 20sqm would be required. Picket fencing or some other such barrier
would also be required to prevent patrons from straying into the
bubble making area.
It is desirable for the workshop area to be situated
away from doorways as draught will hinder the bubble creation process.
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Bushlanders Productions
Visual
artist Gavin Walker and musician Darren Adair formed their partnership
and uniquely Australian 'Swampy and Bluey Show' in 1997 and have
since been performing in and around Perth for children of all ages.
Whilst the show has been running for four years,
Darren and Gavin have been working together since 1992 writing music,
developing concepts and building characters for their show. The
idea for the act was born out of Gavin's desire to write a children's
book, focusing on education in the Australian environment. Key ideas
that arose from this were children's safety and environmental preservation
portrayed through musical entertainment for young children.
In
1994, Darren left Perth to play music and work in Japan for a year
and a half. On his return, the desire to develop an act for children
in Perth was strengthened. The pair were asked to perform at a party
in 1996 and following the success of this performance, Darren and
Gavin realised they could collaborate very spontaneously, appealing
to a wide variety of audiences.
An assembly of characters was developed to form
the Swampy and Bluey show, each one playing a very important role
in the final performance. Keeping with the concept of environmental
preservation, each puppet is hand made by Darren and Gavin from
90% recycled materials. The messages in the show are portrayed through
the song and dance of the Australian Bush animals. However, the
messages are simple and applicable to children throughout the world.
Simplicity and entertainment are important, to
ensure the audience is captivated and the messages received.
Audiences
delight in the individual characters, Swampy and Bluey Reeds, Kookie
the Kookaburra, C.Rocco.Dylus, Claudia the Crow and their friends
as they sing, dance and play their own music. Through songs titled
'Endangered Species', 'Don't Talk to Strangers', 'Lost in the Bush',
'Clean up Cavalry' and many more, children and adults alike receive
positive messages about their environment.
The Swampy and Bluey Show has been very well received
by audiences in Perth, drawing large crowds for performances in
Shopping Centres, Schools and many more places of family interest.
Tina
Hatz, Marketing Manager at the Bentley Centre was delighted with
recent performances at her Shopping Centre. She readily says, "They
were a huge hit! The characters were really animated and kept the
audience captivated. Shopping Centre tenants were very pleased with
the show and received a lot of positive feedback from shoppers.
We would love to have them back".
Similarly, visitors at the Perth Zoo enjoyed the
show immensely and Darren and Gavin were delighted to see the kids
get up and dance and sing along with Swampy and Bluey.
For Darren and Gavin, they love to entertain
while spreading their messages and making a difference to as many
communities as possible, in Australia and around the world. This
unique Australian show provides the perfect combination of entertainment
and education for children.
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Circus Play
This
talented troupe can perform either roving or static performances.
Additionally, the girls conduct fantastic circus
workshops loved by children of all ages.
Roving Shows include:
Ladies
In The Park
A comedy act performed on stilts. This performance
involved six well-to-do ladies, dressed in turn of the century
clothes. They are set up at a giant table and chairs (about two
metres high) and are seated and looked after by their butler who
is also on stilts.
The
Big Wigs
A roving comedy act where six performers are
dressed as fifties style diner waitresses. They rove through the
crowd on roller skates and interact with people as they move around.
Interactive Bugs
This performance involves six huge insects roving
through the crowd on stilts. The costumes include a dragonfly,
butterfly, flying bullant, wasp, preying mantis and a bee. Some
have long arms which they use to interact with the crowd.
The
Dancers
This is a two person routine in which the performers
are on stilts, dressed in tuxedo and ball gown. The dancers move
through the crowd doing the waltz. After a few minutes of this
they rip of their costumes to reveal funky dance outfits underneath.
The Removalists
A roving acro-balancing act where the performers
are dressed in overalls with railway man caps. They rove through
the crowd carrying a table and a couple of chairs. As they run
around, the removalists argue about which way to take the table.
They engage in a tug-of-way which ends in the removalists falling
onto each other and end up in body balance.
Freestyle
Twirlers
Can be performed anywhere with between two and
six people. Is performed to non-choreographed music, using pois,
sticks and swing.
Stage shows include:
A 20 - 30 minute
show which consists of six girls performing a mixture of fire dancing
and acro-balancing routines to choreographed music.
The six characters of the Spinfx circus are involved
in the performing of a story, told by a narrator. The story is adapted
from a well-known tale and audience participation is incorporated.
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Magical Fun
Our
magicians and wizards will captivate children and adults alike with
a spectacular display of magic and their natural ability to entertain.
Kids especially will be spellbound and delight in a show which encompasses
magic, drawing and interactive activities.
Our magicians provide a fantastic combination
of a show plus an interactive magic workshop. Kids will watch in
delight as magic tricks unfold before their eyes in a half hour
show then take part in a workshop where they can learn some tricks
themselves!
Kids
love to take a hands-on approach to everything in life and this
is no exception. In a workshop children will make their very own
magic wand, learn magic tricks they can try at home with family
and friends, and receive a certificate of "graduation from
Magic School" to take home and treasure forever.
Our magicians have performed at the Subiaco Street
Party, Perth Zoo, Town of Claremont, various shopping centres, fetes
and festivals.
Adult Magic is also available for corporate events.
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Mr. Jim
The Abra Giggle
Dabra Show
Mr
Jim (James Sleight) has been performing and developing his Magic
Show for over 20 years and has found magic effects that will astound
children and adults like. However, the best part of this show is
not the tricks, it's the comedy. Mr Jim is a natural children's
entertainer and he creates giggles at every turn.
Children love correcting Mr Jim's mistakes and
watching as magic happens to him while he's not looking, like doves
appearing on his hands while he's busy looking for his hanky. When
the children start yelling "there's a bird", Mr Jim naturally
looks around the ceiling to see where it is.
This show is all about good old fashioned fun
for kids with a theatrette featuring a glitter fireworks scene and
velvet curtains just like a real theatre. A high quality sound system
is also provided.
After the show children take part in a craft activity
centre and enter a colouring in competition for a chance to win
a great prize at the end of the week.
Shows 2 x 40 minutes
Workshops 2 x 45minutes
Jolly Jim The Pirate
Ahoy mates it's time for madcap fun with captain
Jolly Jim and his pirate crew. Meet Daring Donna his cabin boy who
is the bravest pirate ever to sail a plastic ship in a bathtub.
Join in the fun as these two crazy pirates teach the kids the pirate
song and create mayhem with Rover the invisible dog and Michael
Cockatoo. Jolly Jim even tries to juggle sea urchins. It's the craziest
pirate show on the seven seas.
After the show join in our pirate workshop and
learn the make a pirate hat to take home or enter our pirate colouring
competition.
Shows 2 x 40 minutes
Workshops 2 x 45minutes
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Ponies Rides
These
ponies are adorable small ponies suitable for young children. They
are in extremely good condition, well groomed at all times and are
safe and reliable. All ponies are washed before any event and groomed
well with ribbons and bows in their mane and tail.
Ponies are fitted with top quality safe riding
gear and helmets are provided for every child. Handlers also wear
a smart uniform and are polite and pay attention to the child riding
at all times.
During
and after the event, the assigned area is well maintained with droppings
removed immediately and taken away after the event. No food or rubbish
is left on the ground.
A trick pony is available who performs to nursery
rhymes. Also available is a mobile pony club is also in which children
take part in interactive activities with and ponies and handlers.
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Science Alive
Science Alive is Western Australia's most popular
and dynamic science programme presenting a world of fun and learning.
This is a locally designed, high quality, interactive science and
technology show for kids of all ages. The programme offers a choice
of seven interactive and visually stimulating shows, which can be
alternated throughout the week to entertain audiences of all ages.
Junior Sound
A fun introduction to the magical world of
sound. Ears, big ears, hearing aids, air, vibrations, direction,
familiar sounds, mystery sounds, quiet sounds, loud sounds, noise,
music, sing along and more....
Our
Senses - The window to our world
Interactive games and demonstrations involving
the senses. The show includes Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Hearing
…. and a little magic!
Forces - What's
pushing you?
Exploring the forces that shape our world. The
show includes: gravity, centre of gravity, balance, air, air pressure,
flight, rockets, centrifugal force, friction, forces in water
(hydraulics)......and more!
Air
- here there and everywhere
Amazing air, a part of our life in so many
ways. In the show: breathing, lungs, oxygen, burning, wind, floating,
flying, air pushing (pressure), and, of course, amazing bubbles!
Renewable Energy
- Nature's awesome power
Understanding the importance of energy to us
all. The show includes: The sun, light, electricity, circuits,
lighting, motors, heat and more.
Energy
and Change - Nothing stays the same
Discovering the stuff that makes things happen.
The show includes: sun, food, light, solar and current electricity,
lighting, heating, motors, magnetism, magnetic fields, sound,
heat and.....explosions!
Sound and
Music - The science of music
Tunes and tones! Sound, air, vibration,
waves, sound waves, ways to make sound, instrument types, percussion,
brass, strings, the voice, scales....and lots more!
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Silly Billy Puppet Show
An
interactive puppet show with a static set. This is a colourful show
full of music, laughter and audience participation. The show is
suited to children under 10 years.
You can choose from a range of established shows,
each with their own songs, music and colourful puppet characters.
- Little Red Riding Hood
The
Pirate Show- Jack and the Beanstalk
- The Princess Story
- Repunzel
- The Three Bears
- Billy Goat Gruff and
- A unique magic show.
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Wandering In The Bush
Welsh
born performer Greg Hastings began his professional music career
in 1976 with the founding of the Mucky Duck Bush Band in Western
Australia. With the success of this group, Greg realised his talent
for entertaining both adults and children.
The group was formed in response to a belief by
the band members that Australians lacked knowledge about their cultural
history and the Australian theme of the music was born from this.
In 1979 Greg left the Mucky Duck Bush Band to
pursue a solo career. He travelled extensively overseas taking his
music to New Zealand, the United States, Canada, England and through
Europe.
After
returning to Australia for a short visit Greg left again in 1982
to travel through Asia. He visited Bali, Java, Singapore, Thailand,
Nepal and India playing his music to gatherings of both adults and
children.
On returning to Australia in 1983 Greg began
playing in tourist resorts in the Whitsunday Islands to audiences
mainly comprised of adults. It was not until 1987 when he was introduced
to Aboriginal culture that Greg began to write songs for children.
Whilst touring the Australian outback the concept for the Wandering
in the Bush show was developed.
In 1996 this show, primarily for non-aboriginal
children, began touring Australia, to very high acclaim. His performance
includes songs and stories in seriousness and humour that capture
the essence of the Australian Bush.
Wandering
in the Bush is a fun, interactive show giving children an insight
into Australia, it's animals and Aboriginal culture. With songs
titled 'Walking in the Bush', 'Family of Kangaroos', ' Bush Calls'
and 'I love the Bush' children learn about different aspects of
life in outback Australia. The audience is encouraged to sing along
with Greg and actions to accompany the songs are taught to the children
at the beginning of the show. Didgeridoo music is an integral part
of the Wandering in the Bush show and the audience is given an opportunity
to learn and practice some basic didgeridoo playing both in the
show and in workshops given after the show.
The experience Greg has acquired travelling the
world gives him the ability to develop a rapport with any audience
and create a fun, friendly atmosphere at his shows. Greg Hastings
captivates children of all ages and nationalities and his Wandering
in the Bush show is an outstanding interactive show for children.
Greg Hastings and Wandering In The Bush
have received extensive media coverage. To view some articles, click
any of the thumbnail images below to open the article in a new window.
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Who? What? Why Where?
Who?
What? Why? Where? is a professional juggling group, specialising
in the performance and tuition of juggling and other circus skills.
These include stilt walking, unicyle, diabolo, devil stick, balloon
twisting and face painting. Forming in 1995 they have since gained
extensive experience working with a large cross-section of the community.
Who? What? Why? Where? place equal emphasis on
performance and teaching. They have performed in a variety of settings,
from private parties, through shopping centres, to corporate dinners
with equally high acclaim. Likewise, they have taught children from
many walks of life how to juggle, from six year old school children
to 87 year old grandparents.
As a sideline to the performance and teaching
of circus skills, Who? What? Why? Where? also work successfully
as balloon twisters and face painters. These services have been
happily experienced at range of fetes, fairs and private events
around Perth.
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