A dynamic, playful and multi-layered new dance work which investigates the elusive nature of human happiness. Happy As Larry fuses gritty urban realism with jaw-dropping physicality as nine remarkable performers combine break-dance, ballet, and contemporary dance to create uplifting interpretations of nine very different personality types. This explosive, original work is the perfect production for lovers of all dance styles.
Suitability: Yr 7-13
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Review
artsHub.com.au Feb 15, 2010
The main set piece, a revolving black rectangular box is the backdrop for The Boss with stand out performance from Dean Cross who etches, scribbles, graffitis and moves with the flow in a mayhemic fashion as vignettes, duos and full company of nine ennegrammatic inspired dancers grace the stage and make it sizzle with hot play and humour.
The Sydney Morning Herald Jan 25, 2010
WITH all the talk of Australian films being too much about the miseries of life to have wide popular appeal, you have to welcome a dance piece about happiness. It's smiles all round - on stage and in the audience - as Shaun Parker's latest work has its premiere for the Sydney Festival.
