EMPIRE THEATRE STUDIO

Chasing the Lollyman, by Debase Productions, is a one man show devised and performed by one of Queensland's most dynamic and funny Indigenous performers, Mark Sheppard.

It is a joyous sharing of stories, a celebration of urban Indigenous identity and takes a satirical look at the media and popular culture. Playing a variety of characters, and weaving stand-up with storytelling and clowning, Mark pokes fun at everything from Neighbours (what would it be like if a Murri family moved into Ramsey Street) to politics.

"An affable and winning actor, Sheppard's picaresque offering is as original as it is Aboriginal, taking a light-hearted but surprisingly deep and personal look at Murri culture within a sketch framework, drawing on his own childhood in Mareeba among the Muluridgi mob." Time Off Magazine, 2010.

Performer/writer: Mark Sheppard

Co-devisor/original director: Liz Skitch

Director: Robert Kronk

Designer: Josh McIntosh

Duration: 70 minutes (no interval)

Suitable for 13+