editorial: Expect high jinx and hilarity
28 February 2008
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Get in on the laughter this month with outrageous comedy duo Carpe Idiotus who will be taking their audience on a crazy trip through their world of cheeky high jinks and hilarious antics. This brand new production puts out an enticing mixture of mime, improvisation and music with a bunch of catchy and comical songs throughout.
Infused into this mixing bowl of hilarity is the visual theatre and physical comedy which the duo has become most famous for, including a strange and hilarious version of the birthing process, a wardrobe malfunction and gravity defying sumo cops.
Dennis Clare and Tony Williams make up the Carpe Idiotus act which is Latin for ‘Seize the Idiots’.
“We promise Mandurah that we will leave you with a smile on your cheeks and we will even leave one on your face.” Dennis Clare said.
Describing the show as cheeky, naughty, educational and visual, Clare listed the different topics the show makes fun of.
“Childbirth, wardrobe malfunctions, breast enlargement, surrealism, irritation, whale watching…” he said.
“…What girls can’t do, based on fact we tell no lies, laugh it up now guys you’re in trouble after the show.
“(As well as) the world of statistics.
“50% of people don’t believe in them and did you know that 0.7% of the worlds population is drunk at any given time?
“That’s about 48 million
“Childbirth, wardrobe malfunction, breast enlargement, surrealism, irritation, whale watching.
What girls cant do…( based on fact we tell no lies, laugh it up now guys your in trouble after the show)
The world of statistics…( 50% of people don’t believe in them and did you know that 0.7 percent of the worlds population is drunk at any given time that’s about 48 million people* that’s like the whole of Australian and their pets being drunk all the time.*Foot note 90% of that statistic is made up from Australia.
Be transported to a world full of outrageous antics and mischievous shenanigans when comedy duo Carpe Idiotus tours its latest production.
to regional Western Australia from February to March 2008.
The brand new production _________ is a delicious comic cocktail with an intoxicating mix of mime, music and physical comedy producing an outrageous all-ages comedy treat.
Hilarious songs, visual theatre, improvisation andinteractive comedy blend seamlessly to create this thoroughly engaging show.
A wardrobe malfunction gives rise to an embarrassing but hilarious solution. See the miracle of birth in a whole new light. And from a mad spoof of Marcel Marceau to huge, crazy ‘Sumo Cops’ that defy gravity and belief. Carpe Idiotus (literally meaning ’seize the idiots’) is singer/songwriter Tony Williams and comedian/mime artist Dennis Clare.
QUESTIONS
How would you describe the show?
The show is a mixture of mime and visual theatre which is wrapped around comical songs and music, with the warped sense of humour of Carpe Idiotus.
What can the community of Mandurah expect from the two of you?
They can expect to be entertained and have a good laugh. We promise Mandurah that we will leave you with a smile on your cheeks and we will even leave one on your face. But the most hilarious unbelievable thing they will take away is… ( always leave them wanting more)
Have you two always been comedians? Even before becoming famous?
Famous now there’s a laugh. As comedian’s we recently emerged from obscurity but no one noticed,
Did you ever do any amateur performances under a different name? Or else did you ever consider doing any other type of performing (eg. Stand-up, political comedy etc.)?
No not any amateur performances although I think we have done some immature ones and we have been called names but I guess Carpe Idiotus sums it up which is Latin for ( cease the Idiots ) We have performed in the comedy scene in Sydney,Melbourne and Brisbane in stand-up venues as what we do also fits into that genre.
What made you suddenly decide you would do this for a living?
I don’t know if it was a sudden thing like all skills there is a learning process, even if you have a natural skill knowing what to do with it takes time and dedication. we have dedicated our lives to being idiots.
Has it always been a laugh for the two of you or have there been some rough times?
No more or less than any other performer trying to keep the wolves from the door we have just come up with a few weird ideas to keep the wolves thinking “do I eat them or do I eat them” . . . . . some of our Ideas don’t work. and besides creative juices wont flow on a full stomach you have to be hungrier than the wolf.
Do you have any strange habits or traditions you do to psyche yourselves up before stepping on stage?
No we prefer to be weird on the stage not off, does rubbing your naked body all over with tomato past count.
What has been your favourite show so far?
All of them ( we find that this answer is helpful when your not sure what the question was )
How would you describe your humour?
Cheeky, Naughty, Educational, Visual, Sophisticated intelligent toilet humour.(this font size is used so only the youth of Mandurah can read it bum poo wee)
What kind of topics do you hit on in your acts?
Childbirth,Wardrobe malfunction, breast enlargement, surrealism, irritation, whale watching. What girls cant do…( based on fact we tell no lies, laugh it up now guys your in trouble after the show) The world of statistics…( 50% of people don’t believe in them and did you know that 0.7 percent of the worlds population is drunk at any given time that’s about 48 million people* that’s like the whole of Australian and their pets being drunk all the time.
*Foot note 90% of that statistic is made up from Australia.
What has been your career highlight?
It will be performing in Mandurah. (This answer is helpful when trying to ingratiate yourself to which ever town your in at the time) ( Are we thinking allowed again)
Have you ever performed in Mandurah before?
No we are virgins
Are you looking forward to it?
We are a bit apprehensive first time and all, our mothers tell us it will be a wonderful thing something to remember for the rest of our lives, be gentle with us Mandurah
What’s your main goal in the future?
Next time try and kick the ball.
What are you working towards?
Kicking the ball.
Can we expect you in Mandurah again?
it’s not when will we be back it’s when the hell are they going to leave, Dennis has relatives who live in Mandurah freeload here we come.
Who are your Sponsors for the tour ?
Well Nickita (Your family doesn’t own a power tool company do they because if they do that’s a shameless way to advertise the fact). Wow that’s a good question. Nikkita thanks for asking it. We would like to thank Country Arts WA and Win Television for placing their misguided trust in us and keeping the wolf’s from the door.our wife’s and our 18 children also thank them.