Gawkagogo is the shared brainspace of Paul Garner and Sarah Nield. Creating freakazoid comedy and eye-popping art, live theatre shows, unique cabaret, T-shirts and merchandise, character, monster and incredible puppet design, Paul and Sarah have worked together for 12 years and intend to do so for many more. Past shows include 'Gawk!', 'Tiny Mo's Big Time Cabaret', 'Gawk-a-go-go!', 'DIE' and 'Vega$m'. Our new show is 'The GAWKAGOGO FREAKSHOW'. Characters you might have seen include Elephant Man Elvis, Norma Guntz (and her Tom Jones Celebrity Tumour), Dennis Hopperfield, Dali Parton, Liberarnie and Nosferatutu. Gawkagogo continues to look for ground to break and envelopes to push. All hail, Gawkagogo! Pay sixpence to see the freaks!
GAWKAGOGO NEWS!
Check out the new track by our bourbon-soaked gypsy freak friends The Urban Voodoo Machine:
'THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE vs. GAWKAGOGO'
It fuckin rocks!!!
GAWKAGOGO FREAKSHOW +SPECIAL GUESTS (TIMEOUT CRITICS CHOICE!!!)
next explodes at the LATITUDE FESTIVAL 2008, headlining at the cabaret tent on Friday July 18th, featuring special guests THE FIRE TUSK PAIN PROOF CIRCUS and burlesque terrorist FANCY CHANCE!
Then, on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th, the amazing GAWKAGOGO FREAKSHOW grindshow tent will be cranking the crowds thru as part of Latitude's PANDORA'S PLAYGROUND in the Cabaret Arena!
Go to latitudefestival.co.uk to book tickets!!!
All upcoming Gawkagogo gigs and shows will be listed here and in our blogs.
END OF GAWKAGOGO NEWS!
Frequently Given Answers:
1: Yes, we design and build it all ourselves. Every caricature mask, every out-there costume, every weird prop, every grotesque puppet is made by our own fair hands. Gawkagogo is what happens when the Punk DIY ethic grips obsessive perfectionists. We create art then perform it as comedy.
2: If it's sewn or created out of fabric, Sarah made it. If it's painted or built out of card or wood, that'll be Paul. Almost everything is a combination of the two. The masks are sewn, btw. Reviewers always say they're latex. They're hand-sewn, fiddly, detailed great bastards, thanks for asking.
3: There are two members of Gawkagogo. We employ other performers as and when we need them, which confuses people sometimes, but when backs are against walls and shit is hitting fans and floors are being paced, there are only two of us.
The Opium Den is back to bring you fireworks on the 4th July.
With performances from the Stillhouse Orchestra, Sam Astley and Craig Temple providing bluesy hillbilly rockin sounds to dance and sing along to and The Opium Den Madame Amanda Mae Steele and Miss Rose Thorne providing the Burlesque you'd be mad to miss it.
There will as always be the delectable opium tea served up to those who need it! And also the inimitable Lydia Darling providing the tunes for you to dance to.
The third Opium Den hosted at the infamous Bardens Boudoir Due to the sad passing of Mr Bo Diddley we have a surprise turn from Mr Paul Ronney Angel and Special Guests playing some of his greatest songs.
Also this night as you are all aware we have Mike The London Magician astounding us all with his Mind Reading powers of amazement.
Charlie Khan will be bringing his skiffle sound to the Den's illustrious stage.
Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band will be taking us back to when Penny Farthings graced the streets of London.
Luc Owll will be surprising us with his dark and brooding one man show.
Cogregation will be gracing the stage too with their amazing and unique sound.
Mojo raved about them and it's easy to see why we had to have them play for us too!
And finally the infiniately beautiful Lalla Morte will be charming us with her fabulous burlesque.
DJ's are Duncan DeMorgan (Born Bad, Shore Leave) Lydia Morgan ( B Movie Strength through Joy) and your hostess Amanda Mae Steele.
White Mischief "Around The World In 80 Days" - Saturday June 7 2008. The one night indoor festival with four themed rooms, two stages and interactive theatre surprises galore. Time Out called it "Event of the week, the month, the year. "
Live music includes Oojami, Ebony Bones, Ta Mere, The Outside Royalty and Tricity Vogue. Vaudeville, circus and cabaret includes Miss Behave, Dusty Limits, Ophelia Bitz, the Penny Dreadfuls plus aerial acrobatics, snake charming and more!
Nearly 50% sold out but group discounts and advance tickets still available.
It was so nice to meet you both in Cork and your show was amazing. Tears were rolling down my face. All the best with your pregnancy and I hope to see you again along the way.
To our beloved Myspace friends, to get in for half price (£5 instead of £10), please quote the following password "T Tease is as T Tease does." and you'll automatically be allocated the half price offer. x Jolie Rouge & Araceli x
Saturday 26th of April
T TEASE
Mademoiselle Jolie Rouge and Araceli present
London’s first T Tease Celebration.
Performances by
BEARLESQUE
& Claire Benjamin
Claire Benjamin's Dainty selection is an expanding cornucopia of obscure yet mesmerising acts from the past present and future.
Plus DJ Hot Lips and Guest. Cigarette Girls & Knitted Contraception Devices Auction.
DOES THE TICKLING SENSUALITY OF T TEASE CONTAIN THE SEED OF ADULTERY?
Find out on 26th of April
at the Black Gardenia
93 Dean Street.
Doors open at 7. Free before 8 - £10 after. £7 with this flyer - £5 to Myspace friends
Hi all. Thank you again for a fantastic evening, the show was amazing. And the signed [and dribbled on] poster is framed and in pride of place in the studio. Hope to see you all again soon. x
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