Puppetry of the penis

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Puppetry of the Penis or the Ancient Art of Genital Origami (translated as "penis puppetry or the ancient art of genital origami ") is an Australian stage performance in which the actors represent different "figures" using their penis , testicles and foreskin .

First performed in Melbourne in 1998 as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival , the show, invented by David Friend and Simon Morley, established itself on many stages around the world. As with other successful stage shows (such as the Blue Man Group or Cirque du Soleil ) there are several ensembles worldwide (2008: six) that appear in the franchise system under the name “Puppetry of the Penis”.

In addition to touring, the show appears regularly at international festivals (such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ). In London the show ran for five months at the West End Whitehall Theater , in New York for over a year on Broadway. Performances can also be booked for private events, such as the Hen Night .

The show and an Australian tour are the basis for the documentary "Tackle Happy" (2000) by Mick Molloy.

Publications

  • Simon Morley, David Friend: Puppetry of the Penis: The Ancient Australian Art of Genital Origami . Bantam, London 2000, ISBN 0-593-04790-7 .

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