Chasing the Lollyman

"As original as it is Aboriginal" - Time Off

Chasing the Lollyman is a one man show devised and performed by one of Queensland’s most dynamic and funny Indigenous performers, Mark Sheppard. It is a joyous sharing of stories, a celebration of urban Indigenous identity and takes a satirical look at the media and popular culture. Playing a variety of characters, weaving stand up with storytelling and clown, Mark pokes fun at everything from Neighbours (what would it be like if a Murri family moved into Ramsey Street) to politics.

Best known for his role in the 2006 deBASE comedy hit The Clown from Snowy River, Mark Sheppard is a must see in Chasing the Lollyman. This show has been developed in association with the kuril dhagan centre, State Library of Queensland and supported by Arts Queensland.

Chasing the Lollyman on tour in 2012!

We're hugely excited to be taking Chasing the Lollyman on a national tour during 2012! Please stay tuned for venues and details.

"An affable and winning actor, Sheppard’s picaresque offering is as original as it is Aboriginal, taking a light-hearted but surprisingly deep and personal look at Murri culture within a sketch framework, drawing on his own childhood in Mareeba among the Muluridgi mob."
- Baz McAlister, Time Off Magazine, 2010 [Read full review transcript]

Written by Mark Sheppard Directed & co-devised by Liz Skitch
Dramaturgy by Nadine McDonald
Set Design by Josh McIntosh featuring visual art by Bianca Beetson
Lighting Design by Jason Glenwright
Sound Design by Ian O'Brien with compositions by Kimba Fatiaki

Reviews

Premier Season review, Baz McAlister, Time Off, Issue 1461, Wednesday 3 February 2010
Melbourne Season 2010 review, Martin Ball, The Age, 16 July 2010

Production images

Production History

Premier season 28 January – 13 February 2010, Sue Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, 109 Edward St, Brisbane.

The Dreaming Festival 11–14 June 2010, Woodford

State Library of Queensland 5–8 July 2010
Auditorium 1, Level 2, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank

La Mama 14–18 July 2010, Faraday St, Carleton, Melbourne

North Queensland Tour 19 August –2 September 2010
Cairns; Yarrabah; Wujal Wujal; Hopevale; Cooktown; Kuranda; Mossman; Mareeba.

Hothouse Theatre and regional Victoria 18–22 October 2011, Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga and regional Victoria

Touring information

Chasing the Lollyman is available for tour.
Target audience: Families and general public. Suitable for Year 10, 11 & 12 (teaching resources, workshops & curriculum links available).

Nuts & bolts for venues

Running time: One hour
Number in touring party: 2 (actor and stage manager)
Bump in: 1 hour Bump out: 1 hour
Venue: Theatres, schools or community halls (indoor venue).
Critical issues: None.
Venue technical requirements: Stage size, 4 x 4 m.
Dressing room preferable but rest rooms are adequate. Lighting flexible.
Marketing materials: High quality images available on request. Professionally shot DVD (full length and trailer).