The Dutch pioneers of aburdist multi-media performance art, PIPS:lab, are bringing their breathtaking show the Washing Powder Conspiracy to Sydney this weekend. Taking place in the kooky confines of the Serial Space gallery in Surry Hills, it promises to be an evening of theatrical high jinx and mayhem, as this collective take on post-Clinton American imperialism, armed with an eccentric arsenal of audio and visual weapons, and a washing machine.
As they sing, dance and act along to music made with drums and adapted household objects such as irons, their performance will be recorded and projected live on the screens behind. The footage will be edited live using much the same techniques as electronic musicians use on stage.
Things could likely spin out of control as these crazy Dutch guys and girls push the boundaries of performance, art and technology with their visually stunning and interactive show. Audience participation is a given. There will also be free workshops taking place in conjunction with the show, where you learn how to paint with light!