Figure Of Speech Invocations
Our world is changing so fast that sometimes it is important for us mark important life events, be they cultural, personal or otherwise in a fitting and memorable way....
For example you may have a piece of land that is significant to you how can you bring it to life? Or a festival that needs a colourful meaningful boost! Whatever your requirements the music puppetry, masks and projections that Figure of Speech will bring to your occasion, or land, will provide a fitting unusual, atmospheric healing, thoughtful,inspiring performance that can form a backdrop to your main event!
How do these events work?
In ancient cultures, and to some extent in traditional cultures today; the ‘Dalang’or Master puppeteer acts as kind of bridge between worlds, much like a traditional Shaman, linking our world with the realm of the Gods and Goddesses - bringing them to life in front of you!
Why look down at your boots when you can stare at the magnificence of heavens?
In a similar way Figure of speech, when asked to provide entertainment for an event, perform a service that links the audience, puppeteer and the spirit of the celebration in a ritual union so that when complete everyone feels they have witnessed something very special....
A Figure of Speech Invocation can form a backdrop to your party or event enhancing the enjoyment of your main celebration. Figure of Speech pieces are not theatre, or merely live events, but endevour to return some of the magic that the ancients understood into modern 21st century entertainment...through a return to the realm of the Gods....
If your event calls for something different to signify the unique quality of the celebration then maybe a Figure of Speech Invocation is for you?
You can choose from a list of themes here:
- Indian Style
Based on specially composed music by Jim MortimoreWikipedia ‘Light!’ is an Indian-based shadow puppet performance featuring Gods and Goddesses from the Indian sub continent in a magical on-screen presentation.
‘Light!’ is a musically driven colourful journey from darkness to light, presented on a unique round-screen format.
‘Light!’ is suitable for smaller venues - such as the corner of a darkened bar, or restaurant as a background piece. ‘Light!’ is a unique and engaging form of entertainment.
To book a performance please contact Jonathan. - Meso-American Style details to come
To make a booking, or to discuss the options simply call Jonathan.
NB. All performances require blackout and a powersupply Figure of Speech provides the rest!
©Jonathan Hayter Figure of Speech 2007
Performance Archive
You can find an archive of past Figure of Speech performances here.
Decode Magazine
Carried an article about Figure of Speech in Issue 5.