Puppetry of the Penis
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Puppetry of the Penis is a performance show
. The show was initially conceived by Australian Simon Morley as the title of an art calendar, showcasing 12 of his favourite penis installations (known as Dick Tricks). On New Year's Eve in 1997 he had a garage full of calendars to sell, and with requests for live demonstrations mounting he finally decided to create an act with fellow Aussie David "Friendy" Friend.
The act was first performed on the international stage at the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
in Australia
. The show involves two nude men who bend, twist, and fold their penises and scrotums into various shapes.
The theatrical contortion of the male genitalia (penis
, scrotum
, and testicles) into various positions along with comedic narration has since spread internationally. It is humorously called "Dick Trick" or "genital origami," referring to the flexibility of the human penis, testicles and scrotum.
The show has appeared in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Canada, the U.S., South Africa and Argentina. It has also been the subject of Australian comedian Mick Molloy
's 2000 documentary Tackle Happy
.
The duo has recruited teams across Australia, the UK and America, allowing performance demands to be met.
Due to the overwhelming success of the show the business was expanded to cater for private parties delighting hen's nights around Australia.
Their tricks include:
Adult puppeteering
Adult puppeteering is the use of puppets in contexts aimed at adult audiences. Serious theatrical pieces can use puppets, either for aesthetic reasons, or to achieve special effects that would not otherwise be possible with human actors...
. The show was initially conceived by Australian Simon Morley as the title of an art calendar, showcasing 12 of his favourite penis installations (known as Dick Tricks). On New Year's Eve in 1997 he had a garage full of calendars to sell, and with requests for live demonstrations mounting he finally decided to create an act with fellow Aussie David "Friendy" Friend.
The act was first performed on the international stage at the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks in April typically opening on or around April Fool's Day...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The show involves two nude men who bend, twist, and fold their penises and scrotums into various shapes.
The theatrical contortion of the male genitalia (penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
, scrotum
Scrotum
In some male mammals the scrotum is a dual-chambered protuberance of skin and muscle containing the testicles and divided by a septum. It is an extension of the perineum, and is located between the penis and anus. In humans and some other mammals, the base of the scrotum becomes covered with curly...
, and testicles) into various positions along with comedic narration has since spread internationally. It is humorously called "Dick Trick" or "genital origami," referring to the flexibility of the human penis, testicles and scrotum.
The show has appeared in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Canada, the U.S., South Africa and Argentina. It has also been the subject of Australian comedian Mick Molloy
Mick Molloy
Michael "Mick" Molloy is an Australian comedian, writer and producer who has been active in the fields of radio, television, stand-up and film.-Biography:...
's 2000 documentary Tackle Happy
Tackle Happy
Tackle Happy is an Australian documentary film released in 2000 about the live performance show Puppetry of the Penis starring Simon Morley and David Friend. It was produced and directed by comedian Mick Molloy, whose radio show Martin/Molloy had chronicled the chaotic 1998 tour captured in the film...
.
The duo has recruited teams across Australia, the UK and America, allowing performance demands to be met.
Due to the overwhelming success of the show the business was expanded to cater for private parties delighting hen's nights around Australia.
Their tricks include:
- Wind Up
- Atomic Mushroom
- Wristwatch
- Snail
- Three-Wood
- Parachute
- Eiffel-Tower
- Hamburger
- Hot dog
- Pelican
- Windsurfer
- G-String
- Brain
- Weed-Snipper
- Loch Ness Monster
- Wedding Ring
- The Woman
- Mollusk
- Baby Bird
- Flying Squirrel
Further reading
- Move over, Bacon! Puppetry of the Penis meets male nudity taboos head on, Sacramento News & Review, 2003-02-06.