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| NHM NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 2010 |
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New Year's Resolution
Happy New Year! The team at NHM hope you have had a great festive season and are looking forward to the year ahead as much as we are.
How many New Year’s resolutions have you made? What about making sure this year is full of fun and happiness and the best way to achieve this is with fantastic Entertainment that NHM can assist you with.
This month’s newsletter will show the diversity of what we can offer and includes "Life as a Performer" which features one of our many multi-skilled performers, who can stilt walk, be a mime artist, impersonator, aerialist and body artist.
Please note our new phone numbers and address. Ph# (02) 9569 5990 – 55 Henry Street, Leichhardt.
Joanna & the NHM Team
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Body painted performers
Our body painter has a reputation in Australia and overseas for exceptional body painting. We can create the most innovative, imaginative designs, transforming the human body into a masterpiece of theatrical imagery. Body painted performers at your corporate event, product launch, film premiere, gala dinner or fashion show create a spectacle that will leave your guests breathless, providing beauty and drama, bringing your theme to life.
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Fire Performer
There is nothing more exciting than the transfixing element of fire. A touch of fire at your function creates a focal point captivating the audience. Whether it's a solo fire performer or a fire troupe, fire show, spot act, roving fire, twirling, juggling, spinning, eating, balancing fire or background fire at play... the effect is mesmerizing.
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| Musicians featured are a small selection of what is on offer. |
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Synergy Acoustic Duo
Synergy is a contemporary musical duo who offer a unique blend of acoustic guitars and vocal melodies which can provide that extra ambiance to make your event more enjoyable and memorable. Synergy can deliver a vast musical menu tailored to suite your specific needs. Playing their own versions and arrangements of popular songs from the 60's.
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Casanova's Kiss
Casanova's Kiss is the perfect band for your event or function. They have a huge repertoire covering jazz, pop, blues, R&B and dance. The material they perform ranges from George Gershwin to George Michael. This band has a wealth of experience, collectively having played in Australia and abroad in the field of Pop, Jazz and Television. Available as duo, 3,4,5 & 6 piece band.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a new collaboration between veteran musician Gavin Libotte and jazz singer Niyati Parikh. Gavin plays fiery original guitar music with his jazz Latin fusion bands, the Urban Gypsies and Banda Mundo. Niyati has sung at numerous venues including the caves and boulevards of France's underground Jazz haunts. Together they bring you a mix of soft, romantic music with plenty of ambience and a touch of class combined with a large repertoire of up tempo popular songs.
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Lisa Steuerwald
What do you do?
I perform as a stilt walker, mime artist, impersonator, character actor, and aerialist. I am also a body painter and special FX make-up artist. My background is as a dancer, gymnast and model. My career has taken me around the world to London, Tokyo, Singapore, New Zealand and all around Australia including the Whitsundays.
Which is the best gig you have performed at?
Oh my, there are so many, but the most memorable experience was a 6 month stint at World Expo, Australia's bicentennial celebration in Brisbane, performing with international performers in a non-stop party atmosphere.
What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you while performing?
1. I was working with a snake dancer for a particular gig and her snake decided it was the right time to open its bowels.....what a showstopper!
2. I was booked as a Liza Minelli impersonator at a celebrity themed function and won the best dressed prize!
3. As a living statue I was being admired as such a beautiful sculpture when someone thought it would be a good idea to poke me with a toothpick to test what material I was made of....they soon discovered it was 'flesh'.
4. I was a stilt walker at a very crowded venue when someone handed me their baby to hold up into the air for a photo.
What type of body painting do you do?
Together with my partner we have created many creatures with body paint for the corporate industry worldwide. Jungle animals are very popular...tigers, zebras, leopards, as well as, parrots, reptiles, peacocks etc. Fantasy creatures like mermaids, demons, gargoyles are also popular. We paint athletes in football jerseys, swimwear, and other clothing. We also paint company logos onto bodies for effective corporate advertising.
Why do you like to perform and why?
Performing gives me the freedom to express a part of myself that needs to be shelved in normal life....I can get away with murder when I'm in character....and I love it!
Who would you like to perform with and why?
That's a hard one, probably Bette Midler she is so versatile and has incredible vibrance.
What is your most memorable moment?
There are many,
1. Jumping out of a huge cake at a prestigious gala event as Marilyn Monroe and singing 'Happy Birthday' to a very important person!
2. Playing a dead body on a slab as a featured centre piece for the premiere launch party of Nine Network's 'Murder Call'. During the press photos with the cast all around me I suddenly sat up and came to life, there were shrieks and screams of surprise as cast and executive guests realized I was actually a real person that whole time.
3. Stiltwalking whilst 6 months pregnant with my first baby, my husband following me around worried sick. I felt fine but I had to promise him I wouldn't do another stilt job until after our baby was born.
What makes you laugh?
My Dad makes me laugh, he always has and still does. Physical comedy makes me laugh, off the cuff comments, outrageous behavior.....I like Carl Barron and Seinfeld. Don't try and tell me a joke though because I won't laugh.
What is your favourite film?
It has to be Bram Stokers Dracula...brilliant.
What is your favourite thing to do when you're not working?
Spending time with my family, I have 2 beautiful young daughters. I enjoy relaxing with friends, entertaining, going on weekends away....and sleeping's not bad either!
How long have you been performing for?
About 20 years now.
What are passionate about?
Exotic destinations, fine food and wine, music, creative couture, flamboyance and eccentricity...
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